How To Fix a Slow or Unstable Windows 7 computer

This article assumes you are running Microsoft Windows 7 or, at least, a Windows operating system. Your system may have similar stuff with exact name or different name or location.
Having a computer is one thing, ensuring its maintenance is another. Most people always wonder why their computer seems to be running slow or behaving weird. They forget, that like a car, a computer also needs maintenance. There are certain steps you can take, to ensure a faster running, secure and more efficient computer operation.

Windows 7 is a powerful and fast Operating System (OS). When it starts acting funny and slow, it's an indication that something is going wrong. There are various things that could cause it. Such as;

1. Unnecessary startup programs running in the background.
2. Hard disk fragmented & in Need of Being Defragmented.
3. Hard disk errors may be corrected with "Check Disk".
4. Hard disk needing "Clean Up".
5. Adware & Spyware.
6. Windows registry issues.
7. Viruses.
8. Anti-Virus Security Programs.
9. Your PC may need more RAM (random access memory).

How to prevent spam comments on blogs

What can I do about all this comment spam?

Automated spam is nothing new and since most WordPress sites allow commenting on at least blog posts, they become a target. Fortunately, there are simple measures that can be taken to keep this from becoming a massive problem. What follows is a two-fold approach that myself and others use to cut out nearly all spam with relatively little effort.

Require Moderation

Go to Settings > Discussion and you’ll see all kinds of options WordPress has for cutting down on comment spam. What you see below are some default options that are very helpful, so I recommend sticking with them.

When Johnny post’s a comment, you get an e-mail then decide to approve the comment for display on your post. When Johnny comments again, his comment will show immediately, because you already trust him. If you want something more strict, check the box always requiring approval. I have never known this to be necessary, however.

Facebook launches video ads

Facebook is rolling out a feature Tuesday that will allow advertisers to play videos in users' news feeds. The feature offers companies a new way to promote movies and products on smartphones and computers, and is being tested with a small group of Facebook users.

Obamacare website - Microsoft exec to oversee

Tech executive Kurt DelBene, who recently served as president of Microsoft's key Office division, was tapped by the government Tuesday to oversee the continued efforts to fix the troubled Obamacare website.

Oscar Pistorius: Top Trending Athlete for 2013

Oscar Pistorius: Top Trending Athlete for 2013

Most searched for people online 2013

Miley cyrus was the most searched via yahoo and Google 2013

Beyonce is the most searched person via bing 2013

Most searched for term 2013 - What is Twerking

Miley cyrus twerking was the most searched for term 2013

Most Retweeted Tweets For 2013

Glee actress Lea Michele's first comment on the passing of her boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith

Most Talked About Topic For 2013 online:Pope Francis and The Super Bowl

Pope Francis was the most talked about topic on facebook  while The Super Bowl was the most talked about in the US

Most Liked Instagram of 2013

A picture of will smith and justine bieber on instagram has been voted has the most liked picture for 2013.
Is it any surprise Justin Bieber had the most liked photo on Instagram?

The teenage pop singer's feat was announced Friday by Facebook-owned Instagram along with other statistics from 2013.
The photo, which was posted this summer, shows Bieber posing with fellow celebrity Will Smith. The picture received nearly 1.5 million likes.

Most Searched For Gadget Iphone 5s

 

Most Searched For Gadget Iphone 5s

Movie :Breaking Bad is the most searched TV SHOW 2013

 

Breaking Bad is the most searched TV SHOW 2013

Glo New Data Plans For Mobile Phones And Tablets

Glo Data Plans For Mobile Phones and Tablets

GOtv Pay TV Decoders Prices Channels Coverage

Gotv is a pay TV service offered in Africa by Multichoice Africa. Unlike the other pay TV service from Multichoice Africa (DSTV), which is satellite based, Gotv is terrestrial digital TV service. So, no need for dish and ceremonial installation, leading to reduced access cost. Gotv is currently available in select cities in Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Ghana, Malawi, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.

With as low as N6,900, you can access Gotv in Nigeria with 38 exciting channels. Cost includes the Gotv decoder, antenna, and 1 month free GOtv plus subscription.

Digital TV with no dish required

GOtv utilises the latest Digital Terrestrial Broadcast Technology, DVB-T2. The broadcast method is similar to that used by the likes of NTA and AIT, but is digital with better quality audio and video. Perhaps the closest service to Gotv is Startimes, a digital pay TV service based on DVB-T.

Adblock Plus : Surf the web without annoying adverts

Adblock Plus (ABP) is an open-source content-filtering and ad blocking extension for Mozilla Firefox (including Firefox for mobile), Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Opera web browsers. In November 2012, Adblock Plus was also released as an app for Android devices. ABP, a forked version of an earlier, discontinued extension called Adblock, allows users to prevent page elements, such as advertisements, from being downloaded and displayed.

Etisalat Smart Phone Data Plans

smart data plans	smart voice rate (*with no access fees)	monthly cost (N)	activation code (sms to 8183)	activtion code (USSD)
200MB	20k/sec	1,000	smarta	*229*2*11#
500MB		2,000	smartb	*229*2*22#
1.5GB		4,000	smartc	*229*2*44#
3GB		6,500	smartd	*229*2*33#
6GB		8,000	smarte	*229*2*55#

Each plan comes with an automatic bonus of 30% extra data. You will also enjoy automatic renewal (auto-renewal) of your plan, provided you have enough airtime to purchase the same plan. Unused data will be rolled over during auto-renewal, or if another data plan is purchased before the current plan expires.
Gwt the codes via SMS: text ‘help’ to 229
To opt out dial *229*0#. Call charges will revert to 40k/sec upon expiry of the data plan.

Etisalat Data Service Settings for Handsets

Etisalat Internet Settings  •  Account Name =  Etisalat Internet  •  Username =  (Please leave it blank)  •  Password =  (Please leave it blank)  •  Access Point Name (APN) =  etisalat  •  Home Page =  http://mobile.etisalat.com.ng WAP Settings  •  Account Name =  Etisalat WAP  •  IP Address =  10.71.170.5  •  Port =  8080  •  Username =  (Please leave it blank)  •  Password =  (Please leave it blank)  •  Access Point Name (APN) =  etisalat  •  Home Page =  http://mobile.etisalat.com.ng MMS Settings  • Name of MMS service on the handset =  Etisalat MMS  • MMS Gateway IP Address = 10.71.170.5  • Gateway Username =  (Please leave it blank)  • Gateway Password =  (Please leave it blank)  • MMS URL/Home page =  http://10.71.170.30:38090/was  • Access Point Name (APN) =  etisalat  • Port =  8080

***Note: No username and password are required for etisalat data settings

Swift Internet Broadband Prices In Lagos

Swift Networks is one name synonymous with high-speed broadband internet in Nigeria. It is perhaps one of the most popular internet service providers in Lagos. Swift networks is very popular among the business crowd that require reliable and fast broadband internet, but is quickly making it into homes.

In this post, you will be seeing the different data plans offered by Swift Networks in its coverage areas and the prices. Swift Networks' broadband internet is based on 4G WIMAX and is available in 1Mbps, 2Mbps, and 3Mbps.

Swift Internet Plan Prices

• Swift Liberty Internet Data Plan (7 days, 150MB, 2Mbps) - N500
• Swift Liberty Plus Internet Plan (30 days, 750MB, 2Mbps) - N2000
• Swift Basic Mini Plan (30 days, 2GB, 2Mbps) - N4,000
• Swift Lite Internet Data Plan (6pm - 8am, 5GB, 2Mbps) - N3,500
• Swift Home Plan (6pm - 8am plus weekends & holidays, 10B, 2Mbps) - N6,000
• Swift Home Plus Plan (same as Home Plan, 17GB, 2Mbps) - N8,000
• Swift Basic Internet Plan (30 days, 10GB, 2Mbps) - N10,000
• Swift Professional Internet Plan (30 days, 15GB, 2Mbps) - N15,000
• Swift Premium Internet Data Plan (30 days, 50GB, 2Mbps) - N52,000
• Swift Business Internet Plan (30 days, 80MB, 2Mbps) - N75,000
• Swift Max Internet Plan (30 days, 150GB, 2Mbps) - N130,000
• Swift Office Internet Plan (7am - 7pm, unlimited, 2Mbps) - N12,000
• Swift Value Internet Data Plan (30 days, 30GB, 2Mbps) - N25,000
• Swift Business & Family Plan (6pm - 8am plus weekends, 23GB, 2Mbps) - N500

DSTV Decoder Prices In Nigeria

DSTV is a leading Satellite cable TV service from Multichoice in Nigeria and across Africa. DSTV offers direct-to-home DTH pay TV services to customers across Africa and boasts of one of the cheapest pay TV packages in Nigeria as well as innovative services like HD channels, HD PVR decoders, and a mobile TV service. Multichoice has added the DSTV Compact Plus package targeted at sports lovers to their offerings.

Efe Sodje is a good person - Adebayo Akinfenwa

 

Stand accused: Sam Sodje (left), Steve Sodje (middle) and Akpo Sodje were all arrested and have been released on bail.

Neymar Outclassed Efe Ambrose

The ease with which Neymar outclassed, out thought and exposed Efe during last nights champions league game @ the Nou camp suggests that the 'Big boss' had better Ωǿτ̅ be celebrating our qualification for the mundial except we are just going there to make up the numbers! Almost every participating country as a standout performer been looked up to come the summer e.g. Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, Rooney, Balotelli, Yaya Toure, Gyan etc abeg who we get? Smh

Barcelona Signed New Deal With Intel

Barcelona unveil unique new sponsorship deal with Intel logo INSIDE their shirts.

Barcelona have signed up with technology giant Intel, who will have their logo in an unusual place - on the inside of Messi and Co's shirts.
The computer chip firm has signed a partnership with the Catalan giants to be the club's official technology partner, with the 'Intel inside' logo becoming the first-ever placement inside the clubs' shirts.
Spain stars Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique showed off the new shirts at a launch event, along with Barcelona president Sandro Rosell.

Thiery Henry Is High In Demand By TV Football Pundits

Arsenal's record goalscorer Thierry Henry has become the most wanted TV football pundit, being chased by the BBC, Sky and BT Sport.

Robin Van Persie Out For A Month with thigh injury

David Moyes has just revealed that Robin Van persie will be out for a month and 8 games with a thigh injury

Arsene Wenger: I dont Envy Manchester City

Arsenal coach Arsene wenger insist he does not envy manchester city squade because he has a more creative players than them.

Jose Mourinho :Ashley Cole not playing against crystal palace

Jose Mourinho :Ashley Cole not play against crystal palace on saturday

Fani-Kayode and White Girl Friend in London

Chief Fani-kayode  and girl friend in London

Lawyer, passenger found dead in car with engine running in Asaba

According to a report by Eagle Online, a lawyer and another man were found dead in a Toyota Camry car with registration number FGG 931 AE, at the popular Inter-Bau round-about in Asaba Delta State yesterday Thursday December 12th.

The lawyer and the passenger were said to be returning from a court session when they suddenly started foaming in the mouth and nose in the air-conditioned car. They were dead within minutes according to eye witnesses.

Explaining the mystery behind the deaths, a source said he believes the men were poisoned.

“They must have inhaled a poisonous substance thrown into their car from where they were coming from. If not, how would they have died inside the car they were riding in?”

The identity of the lawyer and the passenger, believed to be a bricklayer, have not been confirmed. Their bodies have been deposited at the Federal Medical Center, in Asaba.

OJB, wife at Dele Momodu's home in Ghana

OJB is currently in Ghana to attend the Ovation Red Carol and Awards which will hold tomorrow at the State House Banquet Hall. He's looking healthy again

Beyonce features author Chimamanda Adichie in her new album

Queen Bey surprised her fans by secretly dropping a new album on iTunes last night December 12th. The self titled album is Beyonce's 5th solo album and features 31 tracks, 14 of which are new songs.

In the new album, Beyonce collaborated with Jay Z, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland....and featured our very Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on a track titled Flawless. Beyonce put a portion of the award winning author's speech about feminism and roles women play in the society in the song. Pop meets Literature! Amazing stuff.

Meanwhile Beyonce has filmed 17 new music videos, one of which she released on Facebook last night. You have to be really big to release an album without any promos or prior warning to fans.

Black Christmas as over 200 bankers lose Job..

Over 200 staff of Enterprise Bank and Keystone Bank have lost their jobs due to the rationalization exercise that was recently carried out by both banks. On the 2nd of December Enterprise bank rolled out a list comprising of a 150 staff members that were affected by the rationalization excersie which according to the bank's management was done in order to achieve effective service. Worst hit by the retrenchment exercise are the Lagos Island branches of the bank. Spokesman for the bank, Olusola Longe-Okenimkpe says the rationalization exercise was carried out to identify resource optimization.

Keystone bank in November also carried out their own rationalization excercise which saw 52 Senior staff members losing their jobs.

Mandela Came, Saw & Conquered! If He Could, We Can

All the memories I have of him are only but the reflections ofhis image, reflections I could only capture from my television screen yet it feels as though I had had a more personal contact with him. His voice, his words, his expressions and his life were indeed the perfect example of what the fairest of souls could exude. Oh! I am amazed at the extent of beauty that emanated from the soul of one man, one man who chose to live beyond the ordinary, just one man who conducted himself in the most amazing manner, one man who lived and died a hero. One man who was and still is the perfect example of the strength of the human spirit, persevering in the face of great difficulty, enduring great pain, self-denying fleeting pleasures, conquering mediocrity, withstanding opposition, upholding sincerity, forgiving effortlessly, living exceptionally, dying valiantly. So peaceful yet so courageous, so simple yet so intriguing, so successful yet so humble and even in his final moments, so fragile and yet so fearless.

He lived a life of the most intrepidity and integrity, such an extraordinary and legendary life! But finally, came the day, the moment when this incomparable man took his last breathe, closed his eyes in death and soared to worlds unknown.

When the sad news came, I broke down, could not hold back my tears. I mourned and still mourn the loss of a man I had never met but who touched my life in ways I cannot entirely explain with my fingers on the keyboard of my computer. I resisted the urge to express my hurt on social media platforms because that wouldn’t suffice.
I made an indelible promise to myself on the note of his life. Firstly, a commitment to keep the story of this man alive and secondly, a commitment to embrace his principles. I commenced the fulfillment of that simple yet worthy promise by telling my 3year old son a brief story of this great man who once lived. This 3 year old kid was so intrigued by the story particularly as it made me struggle to hide the tears of the pain I felt at the demise of this great man.

Here I went “….. this man was so strong- stronger that ‘Ben10’, so kind- he loved to play with children a lot, he was full of goodness- he helped more people than ‘Spiderman’ could ever, he was very intelligent- smarter than ‘Mickey mouse’……… I went on a bit and at the end of my story comes this little voice- “mummy, what is his name?” His name is Nelson Mandela I responded as I showed him pictures of this great man on my mobile device. A couple of hours later, I heard my son calling out “mummy! Mummy! Come and see Nelson Mandela on TV” when I got to him he looked at me and excitedly said, “Mummy, Nelson Mandela is a good man, I like him”, I smiled.

There are a myriad of lessons for generations from the life and journey of this one man. His intelligence, bravery, influence, good-will, principles, words and soul will teach even the simplest of hearts the true essence of a purposeful existence.

Ask me to characterize Nelson Mandela 10 times in two words and here is what you will get:
1. Selflessness exemplified
2. Humility personified
3. Heroism demystified
4. Humanity dignified
5. Leadership typified
6. Inspiration simplified
7. Courage intensified
8. Dignity unmodified
9. Peace signified
10. Excellence solidified

I am not sure if I should call this a tribute but I am certain this is more than a mere expression of grief. I choose to stand for and live by what Nelson Mandela represents, what about you?
If he could, we can!

Okoye boys in South Africa for the Channel O awards

This is the first pic of Jude Okoye with his brothers Peter and Paul Okoye since his absence at Peter's wedding to Lola two weeks ago. Peter has since said reports that his family does not support his marriage to Lola Omotayo is ridiculous.

He told Encomuim magazine;

"I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody is just laughing because the reports are like comedy to us. Honestly, there is no iota of truth in the rumour. But it’s one of the prices you pay as a celebrity, so I remain focused.

Paul Walker dies at 40 in tragic car accident

Woke up to this unbelievably sad news. Paul Walker, the actor who played undercover agent Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious movies, is dead. He was killed yesterday afternoon Saturday November 30th in a tragic car accident in California. He had been shooting another installment of the Fast & Furious franchise in Atlanta but returned home to California for thanksgiving when the accident occurred while on his way back from a charity event.

Paul Walker was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by his longtime friend, Roger Rodas, who lost control and crashed into a light pole and tree in the community of Valencia, north of Los Angeles. When police arrived at the scene of the accident, the car was in flames and the two men inside the car were declared dead at the scene. Paul was just 40.

"It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organisation Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news." A statement on Paul's Facebook page said.

His co-star Vin Diesel said in a post on Instagram that he was speechless: "Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace."

Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, dies at 63

The Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, died in the early hours of this morning in Akure, Ondo State. Details of how the monarch died are sketchy. His passing will be officially announced in seven days time according to tradition.

Oba Adesida became Deji of Akure just three years ago in 2010 after the previous Oba, Oluwadare Adesina Adepoju, was dethroned and banished by the Ondo state government for physically attacking his wife and pouring an unknown substance on her skin.

Oba Adesida was 63 years old. May his soul rest in peace.. Amen

Willie Obiano of APGA declared winner of Anambra Governorship election

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate Willie Obaino, has been declared winner of the recently held Anambra State governorship election. 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Anambra chapter declared today Sunday December 1st in Awka that Mr. Obiano won the election by polling 180,178 votes in 19 local government areas in the state. He beat PDP candidate Tony Nwoye, to the second position with 97,700 votes and Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, who came third with 95,963. Ifeanyi Ubah, of Labour Party came fourth with 37,495.

Caught on CCTV: Mother calmly pushes her own child to her death

Found this heartbreaking news on UK Daily Mail. A 36 year old french mother named Fabienne Kabou, who felt her baby was 'incompatible' with her and boyfriend, strapped the little angel in a pram and calmly pushed her into a river. (pictured above right). Unbelievble!

From UK Daily Mail  

A mother faces life imprisonment after confessing she drowned her 15-month-old daughter in the English Channel because the child was 'incompatible' with her love life.

CCTV footage has emerged of Fabienne Kabou, 36, from Senegal, pushing little Adelaide to the coast of Berck sur Mer on November 19. The next day, Adelaide was found dead, strapped in a pushchair submerged in the water, by a fisherman.

After ten days of searching nationwide, police used DNA from the pram to trace Ms Kabou to the home she shares with a 63-year-old man in Paris, where she was arrested.

Heartbreaking pics: Tyrese cries at scene of Paul Walker's death

Late Paul Walker's friend and Fast & Furious co-star Tyrese visited the scene of the car crash today and was inconsolable. The actor and singer, who has been friends with Paul for the past thirteen years cried through out. He left a single yellow rose at the scene of the crash before leaving. 

Paul Walker, 40, was the passenger in his friend's Porsche GT which spun out of control and hit a pole and tree, bursting into flames and killing both men yesterday afternoon November 30th.

TMZ reported earlier today that the county coroner revealed that the bodies of Paul and his friend Roger Rodas, 38, who was also his financial adviser, were so badly burned that they are currently unidentifiable.

The L.A. County Coroner has requested dental records for both victims before they can identify the bodies. Autopsies on both bodies have been delayed until later this week.

Paul Walker:Fast and Furious star is dead

The L.A. County Coroner's office has requested dental records for both victims before they can identify the bodies. Autopsies on both bodies have been delayed until later this week, 

Walker, who appeared in five of the six films about illegal street racing and heists, had been at an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide before deciding to take the car, a cherry-red Porsche, out for a drive with his friend. 

Walker was a self-confessed adrenaline junkie who enjoyed fast cars, surfing and outdoor pursuits. On his official Twitter account, he described himself as 'outdoorsman, ocean addict, adrenaline junkie ... and I do some acting on the side.'

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that speed was a factor in the crash.

‘He lived his life and he died fast and furious today. He loved speed, he loved cars, and he had to die this way. He died in a very fast car with his friend,’