TipZ#004:Bypass Annoying "Run as Admin" Option

Scenario:

• You have got 2 or more user accounts in windows 7. one of them is Admin and the other is Standard user.
• You normally use standard user account. and just put in the password when some app wants admin access. 
• Now the problem is you run an app daily and it needs admin access. And you are annoyed of punching in the password everytime.

So here is the solution,

You need: 

1. MiniRunAs.exe >> rename this to runn.exe   (this is a runas alternative)
2. Elevate.exe   (this invokes elevation to highest Admin rights)
3. Command or program to run.

Now put the runn.exe and Elevate.exe in one folder.

Eg.:

• You have to run "AdmiN PaneL.msc" everyday as an admin.
• Its path is  "C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\AdmiN PaneL.msc"
• You put a copy of runn.exe and elevate.exe it the same path that is  "C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\"
• Now create a shortcut with a target like this
• C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\runn.exe <adminusername> <adminpassword> "C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\Elevate.exe" "C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\AdmiN PaneL.msc"
• Note the above point is one single line.
• Done. This shortcut will run  "AdmiN PaneL.msc"  using admin account and with elevated rights.
• Similarly you can run a cmdline statement
• C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\runn.exe  <adminusername> <adminpassword> C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\Elevate.exe C:\Users\User\Desktop\scratch\devcn.exe restart "PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_1426103C&REV_02"
• The above shortcut allows me to restsrt  my ethernet adapter. {devcn.exe is device console}

Note This method is unsecure. Your password is shown in plain text. Hide these shortcuts if necessary.

TipZ#003:Explorer TrickS

1. Windows Explorer provides secondary sorting: For example, In Details View single click a column header will set primary sorting order and ShifT+Clicking another column set it for secondary sort order. See the pics below for eg.
1. Primary sorted by Type(Asc.) and Secondary sorted by Name(Asc.)
2. Primary sorted by Type(Asc.) and Secondary sorted by Name(Desc.) 
3. Primary sorted by Type(Asc.) and Secondary sorted by Size(Asc.) 
4. Primary sorted by Type(Asc.) and Secondary sorted by Size(Desc.)  

CHDK

"If you're using a consumer grade point-and-shoot Canon digital camera, you've got hardware in hand that can support advanced features way beyond what shipped in the box. With the help of a free, open source project called CHDK, you can get features like RAW shooting mode, live RGB histograms, motion-detection, time-lapse, and even games on your existing camera. Let's transform your point-and-shoot into a super camera just by adding a little special sauce to its firmware."--Lifehacker

CHDK--Canon Hacker's Development Kit.

What can CHDK do --

• Enhanced Image Capture: CHDK supports RAW format for pictures (in addition to JPEG), longer recording time and length for videos (up to 1 hour or 2GBs), and several new compression options.

• Additional Information On-Screen: With CHDK, you can customize your on-screen display to your heart's content, including worthwhile information like remaining battery life, histogram, depth of field, and more.

• Additional Photographic Settings: CHDK takes many of the features already available on your camera and gives you way more options, including longer exposure times (more than 65 seconds), faster shutter speeds (1/25,000 sec or faster), automatic bracketing of your photos, and more.       

                                                         

• Support for Small Programs/Scripts: CHDK can run small scripts that will allow your camera to perform a set of actions based on the conditions of the script. Tons of scripts are available, and they provide functionality like motion-sensing photography (which reportedly works for lightning strikes) and unlimited interval time-lapse photography.                                                             

  So if you own a Canon P&S(Point n Shoot) Camera. And want more manual control over your camera and even extend its features. Click here to check if your Camera supports it.

Sometimes porting for your camera might be W.I.P. so use google to find appropriate porting forum thread.

TipZ#002:Firefox Addons

1. DownThemAll: Get a multi-segmented download accelerator that works inside firefox. Useful on Computers with firefox and without admin access.>>DownThemAll
2. Video DownloadHelper: Can download streaming content from most sites. Pair it with the above DTA.>>Video-DownloadHelper
3. BYTubeD: Bulk YouTube video Downloader. The name says it all.>>BYTubeD
4. GProxy: 2-click proxy changer. Useful for people who use proxies to access internet.>>GProxy

TipZ#001:Win+ShortcutZ

You can create a new folder in windows 7 using the quick shortcut CtrL+ShifT+N.
You can permanently delete a file in windows using ShifT+DeL.(You are warned that it won't be recoverable from RecycleBin)
Yoe can open MyComputer in windows using Win+E.