Reset Your Unknown Windows 10 User password

Use the Password Reset Tool for Microsoft Live Accounts

The first (and most obvious) solution available from the outset is to use the standard password reset function available at Microsoft’s password reset website. There you’ll find three choices, and for this particular case, you’ll want to follow the “I Forgot My Password” selection if you’re attempting to recover any accounts that are tied to your online identity.

Once you make it through these steps, you’ll be greeted with the generally familiar recovery process that most major companies will use when attempting to verify that you really are who you say you are. If you’ve registered an external email or a cellphone number with your account, you can receive a code which will pop your account open without any extra hassle.

 

If you forgot the password for your Microsoft account and you were unable to reset the password with Microsoft’s online recovery methods, the best way is to create a new local account so you can sign in again to your Windows 10 computer. This method will also allow you to access all of your Microsoft account’s local files.

Create a New User to Save Account Files

Following are the steps to reset a Windows 10 password:

01. Boot from the Windows 10 DVD. Make sure that your PC setup is configured to boot from a DVD and that UEFI and Secure Boot are disabled.

Boot from Windows 10 DVD
 02. Press SHIFT + F10 to open a command prompt.

Open a command prompt with SHIFT + F10

03. Replace the file utilman.exe with cmd.exe. Before you do this, you should make a copy of utilman.exe so that you can restore it later. Note that you can only restore this file if you boot again from the Windows DVD.

move d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe.bak

copy d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe

                            Replace utilman.exe with cmd.exe

04.After you have replaced utilman.exe successfully, you can remove the DVD and restart your problematic Windows 10 installation:

wpeutil reboot

                       Reboot Windows 10
05.On the Windows 10 sign-in page, click the Utility Manager icon.

Click Utility Manager icon

Since we replaced the Utility Manager with the cmd.exe, a command prompt should open now. Don’t worry about the error message.

Command prompt at sign-in page
06. You can now add a new user with the command below. We also have to add the user to the administrator group so that we regain full control of our Windows installation. Replace <username> with the account name of your choice. Note that the account name must not exist on this Windows installation. Don’t let the Windows 10 screen saver distract you.

net user <username> /add

net localgroup administrators <username> /add

Add a new user and adding the user to the administrator group
07. Click the screen to make the sign-in page appear again. Your new account should show up, and you can sign in without a password.

Sign in with a new local account
08. You can now access the files associated with your Microsoft account in the C:\Users folder.

Users folder
09. If you worked with a local account instead of a Microsoft account, you can reset your password in Computer Management. Right-click the Start button, select Computer Management, and navigate to Local Users and Groups. Right-click your local account and select Set Password.

Reset Windows 10 password

A shorter way to reset the password of a local account is to replace the first command in step 6 with the following command. (In this case, you don’t need to create a new user.)

Source: www.4sysops.com / www.howtogeek.com

5 Best Free Android Antivirus Apps of 2015

Your smartphone is at the equal risk of getting infected by malware as is your computer. Hers’s a list of the best free android antivirus apps that not only protect your smartphone but also help you find it out in case you lose it.

There are several Android antivirus apps that claim to nullify all the threats and come with a host of tools to secure your smartphone. Apart from all the tips and tricks to safeguard your android phone, you sometimes require antivirus apps. Let’s check some of the available Android security apps that you can trust based on the AV-Test reports and their host features.

1. 360 Security

The Chinese Android antivirus apps claimed the top spot in the AV-Test in March 2014 report with an impeccable 100% malware detection rate. The 360 Mobile Security app increases the efficiency of your smartphone by cleaning the idle apps and detects and fixes the device’s vulnerabilities.

Apart from detecting and countering the threats, the latest version of 360 Security includes a power saver option, memory booster, anti-theft tool and a simple interface. Unlike others, this app is extremely light and best of all it is free, thus,  making it one of the best android antivirus app in the market.

You can download 360 Security Android antivirus app from Google Play, orAmazon.

2. Avast! Mobile Security

Avast Android antivirus app offers impressive tools to keep your smartphone at bay. The Avast mobile security in addition to antivirus protection provides anti-theft tools allowing you to control your smartphone remotely by using SMS, play alarming sirens on your phone, lock the SIM and prevent USB debugging as well.

In the AV-Test report, Avast had a malware detection rate of 99.9% and in the process does not burden your smartphone’s memory. If your device is rooted then there is a firewall that enables you to control network traffic. So, Avast is another option if you want the best Android antivirus app for your mobile.

Google Play has the free version of the Avast Mobile Security, whereas you can buy the Avast Android antivirus app’s paid version for $15 per year.

Recommended: Top 10 Best Free Antivirus Software of 2015

3. Avira Antivirus Security

Again, an Android antivirus apps with a near flawless record. Avira scans for the malicious software and checks the app updates on your phone automatically. Including the usual anti-theft features such as SIM lock down and alarms, the Avira Android antivirus apps has a tool that claims that acknowledges and warns you if your email account has been hacked.

A pretty good Android antivirus apps to keep your device secure, Avira stands tall in the list of best Android antivirus apps.

You can download the free version of the app from Google Play.

4. ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus

ESET is a new name in the Android security app market but with an impressive detection rate in its latest AV-Test report, it makes into the list of top Android antivirus apps.

The ESET mobile security app scan your apps for potential threats and includes the basic anti-theft tools. You have to buy a premium version at $20 per year for the SIM lock down facility, and to enable remote wiping of the phone.

You cam download ESET Android antivirus app from Google Play or Amazon.

5. AVL

AVL Android antivirus app provides the basic malware detection and protects your smartphone from malicious software. It also has an incredible AV-Test detection report but lacks the extra security features of anti-theft, advance call blocking, and a few others.

The AVL Android antivirus app is lightweight and has a plain interface so it does not limit the efficiency of your smartphone. With a simple idea to protect your smartphone from all the malware, AVL is in our  list of best android antivirus app.

Download the AVL security app from Google Play.

These are the top free Android antivirus apps we compiled. Other security apps that are ranked quite high in the android antivirus app markets are Bitdefender Mobile Security, Kaspersky internet Security for Android, McAfee Mobile Security for Android, AVG Antivirus and many more. Since most of these are premium security apps, we didn’t include them in the list of our best free Android antivirus apps.

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0-inch

  If you haven’t realized it by now, there’s this slump happening in the tablet universe. Rarely do we hear about high-end tablets nowadays aside from the iPad, so it’s shocking how things have rapidly changed in just the course of the last couple of years. Players such as Asus, Lenovo, Acer, and many more have been reluctant to pursue the high-end tablet space – more so when it pertains to Android tablets.

Thankfully, though, there’s still Samsung investing the time and effort into this particular segment. It’s been well over a year at this point since we’ve last heard about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S series, but it’s still alive and well. Samsung just recently announced the upcoming availability of two new, high spec’d tablets that should no doubt generate some interest. In this article, we’re getting up close and personal with the smaller one of the two – the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0-inch
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S2-8.0-inch-hands-on_id73058#ThGVreAqZUhhUdLr.99

Processor and Memory

Shockingly, it’s powered by the same hardware used by the Note 4 – an octa core Exynos 5433 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM and the Mali-T760 GPU. While it can be viewed as dated, we can’t neglect to point out that this particular chipset still packs a formidable punch because the tablet is able to move fluidly – and that’s despite being tested by running several apps simultaneously in our short time checking it out.

Available as a base 32GB model, it’s nice to see that Sammy has kept a microSD card slot in its arsenal.

Camera

While it’s certainly not going to be known most for its camera, you still have the option to capture the content wherever you’re at. On the back, it’s fashioned with an 8-megapixel camera – while the front one stand at 2.1-megapixels. Launching the camera app, it appears to be similar to the new Galaxy phones, seeing that it’s crammed with all sorts of shooting modes and that ‘pro’ mode. However, it lacks adjustment to things like the shutter speed and focus.
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S2-8.0-inch-hands-on_id73058#ThGVreAqZUhhUdLr.99

Design

After Samsung’s stark change when it comes to the design of its higher-end products, one would assume that this tablet will follow in the same new direction as the Galaxy S6 and Note5. In some way, we can agree to that because the Galaxy Table S2 8.0-inch trims off more of the fat to come off thinner, lighter, and significantly svelter. However, unlike Sammy’s prized stallions, this one is constructed from plastic – the matte variety to be exact.

No longer exuding that premium finish, some folks might cry out loudly and cause some commotion about this decision, but don’t fret, just because it feels extremely good – in terms of construction and its comfort in the hand. The overall design has some influences from the Note 4 to tell you the truth, which depending on how you look at it, can be seen as a good or bad thing.

Display

Most folks might forget that last year’s unit featured a higher resolution screen. That’s concerning because you’d think that newer products would do whatever they can to outclass their predecessors. Despite that, the 8-inch 1536 x 2048 Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Tab S2 is still pretty sharp – producing all the qualities that accompany the technology. We’re happy with what we’re able to see so far, but it’ll be interesting to see how it performs when we run some benchmark tests to see how different this screen really is.

Interface

At first glance, we suspect it running the latest version of Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. You know, the same one on the Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. However, it looks as though it’s more like the TouchWiz UI running on the Galaxy S6 because of the square shape of the icons in the homescreen. Regardless of that, the experience takes pride on its multi-tasking and entertainment consumption prowess. From running several apps simultaneously in different windows, to sharing a video stored on the table to a smart TV, the experience seems reasonable enough to appease a wide range of users.
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S2-8.0-inch-hands-on_id73058#ThGVreAqZUhhUdLr.99

Source www.phonearena.com

The Top 5 Most Harmful Phones, And The Top 5 Safest – According to Research

According to new research from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, certain cellphones may be exposing us to harmful levels of electromagnetic radiation.

Published in the Biochemical Journal, the study found that a single us of a specific cellphones for just 15 minutes can trigger brain cell changes associated with cancerous cell division.

Dr. John Bucher, Associate Director of the National Institutes of Health, National Toxicology Program, stated:

“As of now, with only 10-12 years exposure, and use increasing dramatically, there is a concern of increase in brain cancer, related to use.”

He also went on to add that children skull’s allow deeper penetration of radiation and could pose a greater risk.

Below are the top 5 phones with the highest radiation. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

The Environment Working Group has released a list of the top 5 cell phones with the lowest emitted radiation.

	Brand and type	SAR level
1.	Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100	0.17
2.	Samsung Galaxy Note N7000	0.26
3.	SonyEricsson Xperia Play	0.36
4.	Samsung Galaxy Beam	0.28
5.	Samsung Galaxy 551	0.38

Here is the list of top 5 most harmful phones that emit the highest level of electromagnetic radiations and pose a serious threat to your health.

	Brand and type.	SAR
1.	MOTOROLA DROID MAXX	1.54
2.	MOTOROLA DROID ULTRA	1.54
3.	Motorola MOTO –e- SAR	1.5
4.	Alcatel One Touch Evolve.	1.49
5.	Huawei Vitria	1.49

EWG has also formulated guidelines to help restrict the exposure to cell phone radiation, these are as follows-

1. Use a headset
2. Use the speakerphone option
3. Prefer texting than talking.
4. Use a low radiation phone
5.  Stay off the phone when you have a weak signal. Weaker signals mean more emissions to contact the tower.

You can access a larger list of phones with highest levels of radiation here and check your phone’s radiation level by typing the FCC ID number of your cell phone into the FCC database available here: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid

So, next time you want to buy a new phone, please don’t forget to check the SAR level of the phone! Cheers!

Source: Higherperspectives.com