How to Fix And Use the Limited Connectivity of Wireless Internet

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Fix And Use the Limited Connectivity of Wireless Internet - When you see limited connectivity as your Internet status, your internet is temporarily down. To fix this, you need to start at the modem, which is the first place you have access to your connection and then work forward to your computer to find the source of the problem. The cause of limited connectivity depends on many factors, but in most cases you can solve the problem without replacing the equipment or picking up the phone to call your Internet service provider (ISP.)

Instructions

1. Power cycle your modem by turning off your computer and all other computers in your wireless network. Unplug the modem and router. Wait about 60 seconds. Plug in the modem. Wait for the signal to lock. If it doesn't lock within 10 minutes, check the connection wires in the back for tightness. Tighten to the best of your ability. Firmly push the plug cord into the outlet and into the back of the modem. If the signal remains unconnected, give it another 15 minutes before calling your ISP to see if an outage exists in your area and to check the health of the modem. You may need to replace your modem.

2. Plug in the router, if the modem secures the signal. Wait for the connection to establish. If it connects, then move on to the computer. If it doesn't, connect an Ethernet cord to the modem and a computer. Turn on the computer and open a browser. Try another computer, if you can't surf the web. If the second computer connects, the first computer may need some work. Skip to Step 3. If you can access the Internet with the Ethernet cord, then the problem lies with the router. Turn off the computer, router, and modem again. Disconnect the Ethernet cord from the modem and computer. Turn on the modem, wait for the connection and plug in the router. If the connection still doesn't secure, then replace the router, unless you recently reset your router. If you recently configured your router, try resetting the DHCP settings. The router's instruction manual has the information to enable DHCP. After enabling, restart your computer.

3. Turn on the computer, if you haven't already. At this point, you should have a connection established on the router and modem or determined that one of them caused the limited connectivity. Click on the computer icon in the bottom right corner of your desktop. Choose "Manage Network Connection." Select the active connection and click "Diagnose this Connection." For XP models, click on "Start," "Control Panel," and "Network Connection." Click on the connection and choose "Repair." Sometimes, the result is positive and the connection repaired; other times, it may give a reason and solution or be unable to determine the cause.

4. Check the connection to make sure it is the connection you want. Your computer has access to several wireless connections.

5. Renew and release your IP address by clicking on "Start," "All Programs, "Accessories" and "Command Prompt." In Xp models or older, choose "Start" and "Run." Enter "cmd" and click "Ok." In the command prompt, type "ipconfig/release." Once it releases the IP address, type "ipconfig/renew" to renew the ip address.

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How to Enable Hidden Dark Theme on Windows 10

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Enable Hidden Dark Theme on Windows 10 - Windows 10’s new default theme is very bright, with lots of white, from window backgrounds to white title bars. Microsoft built a dark, black theme into Windows 10, but it’s hidden.

Microsoft has said it will continue working on Windows 10, so it’s possible this feature will be improved and there will be an easy toggle for it in the Settings app in the future. For now, here’s how you have to activate the dark theme.

Enable a System-wide Dark Theme

Microsoft may eventually add a toggle to the Settings app that switches between a system-wide light theme and dark theme. This is the way it works on Windows Phone. For now, you can still enable a system-wide dark theme, it just requires editing the registry. This will enable the dark theme for quite a few universal apps, but not all of them.

You can do this manually with the instructions below, or download our Enable Dark Theme on Windows 10 registry hack. Just double-click the included .reg file to enable the dark theme, and double-click the other included .reg file to re-enable the light theme.

After you run the file, log out and log back in or restart your PC.

if you want to do this by hand, you’ll need to open the registry editor and create the following keys. In earlier builds of Windows 10, this value was named "SystemUsesLightTheme", but it’s named "AppsUseLightTheme" in the final version of Windows 10.

• Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize, create a DWORD value named "AppsUseLightTheme" with the value of "0". 
• Under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize, create a DWORD value named "AppsUseLightTheme" with a value of "0".

Log out and log back in, or restart your computer. Delete these values later (or set them to "1") to re-enable the light theme.

Dark Themes for Microsoft Edge and the Windows Store

Microsoft’s new Edge browser has an easy-to-enable dark theme. In Edge, open the menu and select Settings. Select the "Choose a theme" box, and pick "Dark." This will make Edge’s browser interface dark.

This option won’t change the colors of web pages, which will remain mostly white. Making most web pages appear dark would require a custom stylesheet, which won’t be an option until Microsoft Edge eventually gains support for browser extensions.

The Windows Store also has a dark theme, although it’s hidden. Open the Windows Store and press Ctrl+T to toggle the dark theme. Press Ctrl+T again to switch back to the light theme.

Microsoft may add this option to more applications in future app updates that roll out through the Windows Store. The above tricks both work even if you haven’t enabled the system-wide dark theme option.

Dark Theme for Traditional Desktop Applications

While many universal apps will now use a darker theme, desktop applications like the File Explorer window will continue to use their standard, light, white-heavy themes. You can enable a dark theme for desktop applications in the same way you could on previous versions of Windows — by enabling a custom visual style.

Windows does include several "High-contrast" desktop themes you can enable if you really want a dark theme. To find this option, right-click the desktop, select Personalize, select Themes in the Settings window that appears, and select "Theme settings". Select one of the high-contrast themes at the bottom of the window. However, these themes aren’t the best-looking, so you probably won’t want to use them.

To get a higher-quality dark theme on the Windows desktop (one that changes the interface of the File Explorer window to look dark, for example) you’ll need to do the same thing you had to do on previous versions of Windows. This involves patching your uxtheme.dll to allow user-created visual styles and downloading third-party Windows styles from the Internet.

Many applications do offer their own theme features, so you could also just theme individual applications you rely on. For example, you could install dark themes for the Chrome or Firefox browsers.

Windows 10’s dark themes certainly seem like a work in progress. As this is an option on Windows Phone (now known as Windows Mobile once again)  it may eventually be polished enough and become a proper option in Windows 10’s Settings app. But, even when it does, you’ll still have to hunt down third-party dark themes for the desktop. The option only applies to those new universal apps.

How to Make Japanese Ramen Noodles

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Japanese Ramen Noodles - Adults and kids alike love the taste, texture and shape of curly Japanese ramen noodles. Here is a simple recipe for homemade ramen noodles to try out alone or with children. Pair the noodles with a chicken broth or miso, or try them with a slightly more sophisticated homemade ramen broth for an easy meal or first course.

Things You'll Need
1. flour, salt, eggs, water, oil
2. small bowl, medium bowl
3. large spoon
4. frying pan
5. large sauce pan
6. kitchen towel
7. paper towels

Step 1:
Gather your ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon water and oil for frying.

Step 2:
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.

Step 3:
Mix the eggs and water together in a small bowl.

Step 4:
Pour the egg and water mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and combine with a large spoon until the mixture forms a dough.

Step 5:
Knead the dough with your hands for 10 to 15 minutes until it begins to feel elastic.

Step 6:
Cover the bowl of dough with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Step 7:
Flour a space on your counter top. Roll the dough on the floured counter top until it is very thin---about 1 mm. Use as much flour as you need to keep the dough from sticking. If the dough keeps pulling back and getting thicker, let it rest for about 5 more minutes and then roll it out again.

Step 8:
Cut the rolled dough into small strips (about 6 inches long by an 1/8 of an inch wide). If you have a pasta machine, you can use it to make the dough into strips.

Step 9:
Twirl the strips together into little bundles of noodles. Lay the bundles out on the counter for 2 hours to dry somewhat.

Step 10:
Coat the bottom of a frying pan with oil. Fry the bundles of noodles quickly so they don't get too greasy. The noodles should puff up and be a white to light gold color. Place the noodle bundles on a paper towel to cool.

Step 11:
Boil the fried noodles in a chicken, miso, or ramen broth until tender (about 6 to 8 minutes). Refrigerate any unboiled noodles. See the recipe for ramen broth in the Additional Resources below.

How to Easily Fix Connection Problems With a Browser

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Easily Fix Connection Problems With a Browser - When your browser cannot connect to the Internet, more than one problem may need to be addressed. Connection problems with your browser can have many causes and fixing them may require more than one solution. The steps you take depend on the type of browser.

Instructions

1. With Internet Explorer, delete Temporary Internet Files. Click the Tools drop down and select Internet Options. Click "Delete" under Browsing history. Put a check in the options for Temporary Internet Files and then click "Delete."

With Firefox, delete the Browsing History. Click the Tools drop down and select "Clear Recent History." Click the arrow on the Clear Recent History window and put a check in the option for "Cache." Click "Clear Now" to delete the cache.

2. Verify that your firewall is set to allow your browser to access the Internet. If you receive a notification that a changed program needs to access the Internet, you will need to allow access. Turn off your firewall to see if it is blocking your browser from commenting to the Internet.

3. Disable the antivirus program running on the computer and then open your browser. If the browser connects without any problems, your antivirus program is preventing the browser from connecting. This will require you to adjust the settings for your antivirus program.

4. Run a spyware scan on your computer using a program such as Spybot - Search and Destroy. Save the file to your system and then double click on the setup file to install the program on your system.

5. Rename the Hosts file on your system and try to connect with your browser, to see if it is causing problems with the connection. Right click on the Hosts file and select "Rename" from the context menu. Add a letter or number to the beginning of the file and click "OK."

6. Reset your modem if you are using a dynamic IP address. The easiest way to reset a modem is to turn it off and then back on.

Tips & Warnings

• If your temporary Internet files folder and Internet cache is full, the browser may not connect to download data correctly.
• Refer to the documentation for your firewall to properly turn it off or disable it.
• If you have a dynamic IP address, a different one will be used when resetting the modem.
• Failing to re-enable your antivirus or firewall after you have turned it off may result in a virus or spyware infection.

How to Make a German Chocolate Cake

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make a German Chocolate Cake - Despite the "German" name, this traditional cake has its origins in the United States, named after Sam German, an American chocolatier. The impressive cake is comprised of three layers of moist chocolate cake, filled with a gooey caramel frosting and laced with both coconut and pecan. A drizzle of chocolate espresso sauce renders further indulgence on many levels.

Things You'll Need
1. 3 cups cake flour
2. 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5. 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
6. 1 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
7. 3 cups granulated sugar
8. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
9. 4 large eggs, at room temperature
10. 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11. 2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
12. 4 egg yolks
13. 12 ounces / 350 milliliters evaporated milk
14. 2 cups pecans, chopped
15. 1 cup shredded coconut
16. 2 ounces / 55 grams dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra for sprinkling
17. 1/2 cup heavy cream

Heat the oven to 350 F / 170 C.

Set out all of the ingredients you will need. Grease and line three 9-inch / 18-centimeter round cake pans, and set them aside.

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 teaspoon of the espresso powder, if using.

Step 2: Beat the Butter and Sugar
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with electric handheld beaters, beat 1 cup of the butter, 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar and the brown sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Add the 4 whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then beat in 1 tablespoon of the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Incorporate the Flour
Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add half of the flour mixture. Continue to beat until it's incorporated.

Step 5: Add the Buttermilk and Remaining Flour
In a steady stream, add the buttermilk and beat until thoroughly combined. Then, add in the remaining half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and finish combining by gently stirring it with a spatula.

Step 6: Divide and Bake
Divide the batter among the prepared pans, and bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 20 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to finish cooling completely. Level off any domed tops.

Step 7: Make the Filling
Combine 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, the remaining 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, the egg yolks and the evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until thick and glossy, roughly 10 to 12 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve and into a bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans and the shredded coconut. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm.

Step 8: Build the Cake
When the cakes are cool, place the first cake layer on a stand or plate and spread with 1/3 of the chilled filing. Cover this with the second cake layer, and spread with 1/3 of the filling. Top with the third layer, and cover it with the remaining filling.

Step 9: Decorate
Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans and a handful of chocolate shavings. Chill the cake while you prepare the chocolate espresso sauce.

Step 10: Make the Chocolate Espresso Sauce
Combine the chopped dark chocolate, remaining teaspoon of espresso and 1 tablespoon of Dutch-processed cocoa powder in a small bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it is boiling. Pour the cream into the bowl containing the chocolate, and let it sit for a minute before whisking the mixture until glossy and smooth.

Step 11: Finish the Cake
Drizzle the chilled cake with the chocolate espresso sauce before slicing and serving.

Tip

• You can store this cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove the cake from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

How to Keep Pop-Up Ads From Coming Up

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Keep Pop-Up Ads From Coming Up - You have different ways of dealing with pop-up ads depending on the Web browser you use. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari all have built-in pop-up blockers. You can choose to install third-party applications and browser extensions to help prevent pop-ups, like Adblock Plus and Better Pop Up Blocker. You may miss out on certain website features by using these programs.

Google Chrome

Chrome automatically blocks pop-ups by default. You'll notice an icon appear in your address bar whenever a pop-up has been blocked. You can choose to allow pop-ups on selected sites or block them altogether. You can add websites to an exceptions list that allows pop-ups from sites that you choose. To access the exceptions list, click on the three-line Google Chrome menu, then on "Settings" and then "Show Advanced Settings." Navigate to the Privacy section and click on "Content Settings." You'll see an option to manage exceptions within the pop-up section.

Firefox and Safari

Firefox blocks pop-ups in the same way as Chrome, displaying an icon in the address bar whenever a pop-up has been blocked. You can choose to allow pop-ups on certain sites by adding them to the exceptions list. In Safari, you can enable pop-up blocking by clicking "Safari" at the top left, selecting "Preferences" and then clicking on "Security." You'll see an option to block pop-up windows. If you're still seeing pop-ups even with the blockers enabled, there are browser extensions that can add protection.

Browser Extensions

Adblock Plus (link in Resources) is a browser extension available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer and Android devices. Adblock Plus blocks banners, pop-ups and video ads. It installs into any supported browser and can be configured to block ads in your Facebook and YouTube accounts. Better Pop Up Blocker (link in Resources) is a Chrome extension that offers improvements over Chrome's built-in pop-up blocker. Better Pop Up Blocker stops pop-unders and new tab pop-ups in addition to the pop-up blocking natively offered by Google Chrome.

You Could Miss Out

Pop-up blockers and browser extensions can block pop-ups that are necessary for the intended website experience. If you use a browser extension like Adblock Plus or Better Pop Up Blocker, you could be missing out on website features that you would otherwise see. Instead of blocking pop-up ads altogether, you can manage your pop-up settings by website. If there are certain websites you want to receive pop-ups from, make sure those websites have been added to your exceptions list. If you're having difficulty logging into a website that requires pop-ups, try disabling the pop-up blocker altogether.

How to Make Fruit Juice Ice Pops

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Fruit Juice Ice Pops - Homemade ice pops make for a refreshing treat in the summertime, and they're easy to make at home. Using an ice pop mold and store-bought or homemade fruit juice, it takes seconds to prepare a variety of flavors for freezing. Make refined sugar-free ice pops by choosing 100 percent juices for a healthy and delicious treat. You also can get creative with your ice pops by adding layers.

How to Make Traditional Ice Pops

Step 1: Choose Your Juice Flavor
Use your favorite store-bought or homemade juice. For best results, use juice that is naturally sweet or sweetened, such as lemonade or limeade

Step 2: Fill the Mold
Leave 1/2 inch of space at the top of the mold, as liquid expands when it freezes.

Step 3: Cover and Freeze
If using a mold with built-in sticks, simply place the cover on the mold and freeze for 5 hours.

If using a mold that requires inserting wooden or plastic sticks, place the cover over the juice and freeze for two hours without the sticks. After two hours, place the sticks into the center of the partially frozen ice pops. The sticks should stand on their own. Place the mold back in the freezer for an additional 3 hours.

Step 4: Unmold and Enjoy!
To serve, allow the ice pops to thaw 5 to 10 minutes before removing the cover and pulling gently on the sticks. To speed up the process, you can run the outside of the mold under warm water for 15 to 20 seconds. The ice pops should come out easily.

How to Make Layered Ice Pops

Step 1: Prepare the First Layer
Blend, mix, or whisk together the ingredients for the first layer. You can make layered ice pops using fruit juice or a blended yogurt or coconut milk mixture.

Step 2: Partially Fill the Mold
Evenly distribute the mixture for the first layer in the mold. Fill depending on the desired thickness of the layer. Cover the mold, and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Next Layer
Blend, mix, or whisk together the ingredients for the second layer, and pour it into the mold. Cover and freeze 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4: Repeat for Remaining Layers
Continue adding layers, freezing for 30 minutes in between.

Step 5: Cover and Insert Sticks
Once you have completely filled the molds, cover the mold and insert the sticks into the center. Freeze an additional 2 to 4 hours, until ice pops are completely frozen.

Step 6: Remove From Mold
Remove ice pops from freezer and allow them to thaw about 5 to 10 minutes so they come out of the mold easily. You can run warm water over the outsides of the mold for about 20 seconds to speed up the process.