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{How to install Linux Mint on your Windows PC}

Are you a Windows power-user? You can get and install Linux Mint running on your PC -- either to try it out, or as a replacement for Windows.I think Linux Mint isn't just a great desktop, it's a great replacement for Windows. With Windows security problems such as WannaCry, people are starting to explore alternatives to Windows.
{Installing Linux on your PC is super easy - here's how to do it}
I got a number of requests about switching out from Windows to the latest and best Linux. For me and many other experienced Linux users that's Linux Mint 18.3. You don't need to be a Linux expert to install Mint on a Windows PC. Here's how to do it.

{Download Mint}

First, you can -- and should -- try Linux Mint before switching to it. Fortunately, unlike other operating systems, Linux distros like Mint make it easy to give them a test run before installing it. To do this, first you'll need to download a copy of Linux Mint, which comes with many different desktops, such as KDE, MATE, and Xfce. I prefer its default desktop, Cinnamon. If you have a 2012-or-newer PC, I recommend you download the 64-bit version of Mint with Cinnamon and multi-media support.

{Ready your tools}

At 1.5GB, the download might take a while. If you don't have an ISO burner program, download one. I recommend freeware programs ImgBurn for optical drives and Yumi for Windows for USB sticks.Other good choices are LinuxLive USB Creator and UNetbootin. All of these programs are free.Unless you're stuck with an older PC that won't boot from a USB stick, I strongly recommend using a USB flash drive. You can run Linux from a DVD, but it's very slow.

{Giving Mint a try}

Once you've installed the burner program and have the latest Linux Mint ISO file in hand, use the burner to put the ISO image to your disc or USB stick. If you're using a DVD -- Mint is too big to fit on a CD -- check your newly burned disc for errors. Over the years, I've had more problems with running Linux and installing Linux from DVDs from bad discs than all other causes combined.With a USB stick you can set it up with persistent storage so that you can store programs and files on the stick. This way you can carry Linux and use it as a walk-around operating system for hotel, conference, and library PCs. I've found this to be very handy and there's always at least one Linux on a stick in my laptop bag.Next, you place your disc or USB stick into your PC and reboot. During the reboot, stop the boot-up process and get to your PC's UEFI or BIOS. How you do this can depend.Look for a message as the machine starts up that tells which key or keys you'll need to press in order to get to the BIOS or UEFI. Likely candidates are a function key or the "esc" or "delete" keys. If you don't spot it the first time, don't worry about it. Just reboot and try again.Look for a message as the machine starts up that tells which key or keys you'll need to press in order to get to the BIOS or UEFI. Likely candidates are a function key or the "esc" or "delete" keys. If you don't spot it the first time, don't worry about it. Just reboot and try again.

{Read more: Six Clicks: Linux Mint tips and tricks}

Once you get to the BIOS or UEFI, look for a menu choice labeled "Boot", "Boot Options", or "Boot Order". If you don't see anything with the word "boot" in it, check other menu options such as "Advanced Options", "Advanced BIOS Features", or "Other Options". Once you find it, set the boot order so that instead of booting from the hard drive first, you boot from either the CD/DVD drive or from a USB drive.Once your PC is set to try to boot first from the alternative drive, insert your DVD or USB stick and reboot. Then, select "Start Linux Mint" from the first menu. And, from there, you'll be running Linux Mint.In this mode, you haven't installed anything on your PC yet. Use this opportunity to play with Mint to see if you like it.Using a DVD drive Mint will run slowly, but it will run quickly enough to give you an idea of what it's like to use Mint. With a USB stick, it runs fast enough to give you a good notion of what working with Mint is like.Using a DVD drive Mint will run slowly, but it will run quickly enough to give you an idea of what it's like to use Mint. With a USB stick, it runs fast enough to give you a good notion of what working with Mint is like.

{Installing Linux and dealing with Secure Boot}

Let's say you like what you see. Then, you're ready to install Mint.First, make a complete backup of your Windows system. Installing Linux in the way I'm going to describe shouldn't hurt your Windows setup in the least, but why take any chances?It used to be that installing Linux on Windows PCs with UEFI and Secure Boot was a major pain. It can still be an annoyance, but Ubuntu and Mint make booting and installing with Secure Boot system a non-issue.You should also know that, for now, Ubuntu's Secure Boot solution, which is what Mint uses as well, isn't secure. This opens the door to potential attacks using cracked ISOs that only pretend to be Ubuntu or Mint.No one has reported such attacks yet and this strikes me as an unlikely attack vector. In any case, so long as you only install operating systems from a Linux distribution's official site, you should be safe. Canonical, Ubuntu's parent company, will fix this Secure Boot security problem with the next version of Ubuntu (version 16.04) in April. Mint will fix it as well.If for some reason you can't install Mint with Secure Boot running on your PC, you can always turn off Secure Boot. There are many ways to switch Secure Boot off. All of them involve going to the UEFI control panel during the boot process and switching it off.

{Starting your Linux Mint installation}

Next, make sure your PC is plugged in. The last thing you want is to run out of battery power during an operating system install! You'll also need an internet connection and about 8GBs of free drive space.That done, reboot into Linux again. Once you have the Mint display up, one of your icon choices on the left will be to install Mint. Double-click it and you'll be on your way.You'll need to walk your way through several menu choices. Most of these decisions will be easy. For example, the language you want Mint to use and your time zone. The one critical choice will be how to partition your hard drive.Partitioning a hard drive can become very complicated, but fortunately, there's an easy choice that will let you dual-boot both Windows and Mint. Simply pick the first option on the Installation Type menu: "Install Linux Mint alongside them."This procedure will install Linux Mint next to your existing Windows system and leave it totally untouched. When I do this, I usually give half my PC's remaining drive space to Mint. You'll be asked to choose which operating system you want to boot by default. No matter which one you pick, you'll get a few seconds to switch to the other operating system.You'll also be required to give your system a name, pick out a username for yourself, and come up with a password. You can also choose to encrypt your home directory to keep files relatively safe from prying eyesOnce the entire installation process is done, you can choose to boot into Linux Mint. The first thing you'll want to do after that is to update your system to the latest software. Unlike Windows, when you update Mint, you'll be updating not just your operating system but all the other programs such as the default web browser, Firefox; office-suite, LibreOffice; and so on.To do this, click on the shield icon in the menu bar. By default, the bar will be on the bottom part of the screen and the icon will be on the right. It will then prompt you for your password and ask if you really want to update your system. Say yes, and you'll be ready to give your brand new Mint system a real try out,That's all there is to it. I've installed Linux hundreds of time, and it usually takes me about an hour from starting my download -- the blessings of a 120Mbps internet connection -- to moving from booting up to customizing my new Mint PC.

Data transfer through wifi (without internet) b/w PC and Laptop

1. Connect both computers either to the same network, to the same router or create a wireless hotspot on the first Laptop and connect the second laptop to the hotspot using following steps.
2. In windows xp, vista, & 7
Click “Start” and select “Control Panel” on one computer.
3.Click “View Network Status and Tasks” under Network and Internet.
4.In windows 8 & 10 Click “Start” and select "Settings" Click “View Network Status and Tasks” under Network and Internet.
5. Click “Set Up a New Connection or Network” under Change Your
6. Networking Settings. Select the “Manually connect to a wireless network in windows 10 and ad-hoc in others” option and click “Next.”
7.Type a name for your wireless network into the “Network Name” box.
8.Select a security type such as“WPA2-Personal” from the “Security Type” box.
9.Type a password into the “Security Key” box.
10. You’ll need this to connect to the other PC.
11. Click the “Save This Network” checkbox and select “Next” to create the network.
12.Click the “Network” icon in the second PC’s system tray,
13.Then select the network you created and provide its password to connect.
14.Launch the file explorer on first PC/Lappy.
15.Copy all files which you want to share in a separate folder
Right-click on the folder. Click on Properties. Click on Sharing Tab.
16.Click on Advanced sharing.
17.Now click on the box which is located just in front of Share this Folder option.
18.Now check the permissions and all other options depend on your need.
19.Click on Apply and then on OK.

How to unlock iPhone 6, 6S (Plus) for FREE?
1. Unlock iPhone 6, 6S plus using software? (This is a SCAM)

Honestly speaking, I have to say this is absolutely a SCAM !!! Apple updated their operating system from iOS 5 and we have not been able to unlock our iPhone using Software since. If you've found a website offering or selling Software to unlock an iPhone, trust me, they're a SCAMMER!!! If its free software, it will be adware for your computer, and if you have to pay for it, well that's even worse! Do not spend your money by paying for those scammers on the Internet.

What is the Gevey SIM? Gevey SIM is an invention from China, a very thin piece of equipment which will be connected with your real SIM card from other carrier (Not the carrier which your iPhone is locked) and you put them all into the iPhone and your iPhone will think that you're putting the valid SIM card. For more details
So now I think you understand how it works. But what is the restriction when using a Gevey SIM?

1.Your iPhone will not be stable! iPhone may gets trouble such as: overheat, battery lifetime is decreased... And especially the signal is weak and frequently drops out.
2.Not all features will work well, such as: iMessenger, Facetime, Contacts, Phone... You may meet some trouble when activing iMessenger, Facetime. The contact numbers in your iPhone go wrong, can not dialing carrier code like *130 #...
3. By inserting invalid equipment into your iPhone, you will void the Apple warranty and if anything goes wrong with your iPhone by using it, you will have no chance to get a new iPhone from Apple as per their policy.
So, I recommend you to continue reading the last method because it's the best way

3. Officially unlock iPhone 6, 6S plus by whitelisting IMEI from carrier and Apple database

I highly recommend you to use this method provided by iPhoneIMEI.Net because we always offer the cheapest price to our customers. And also, you shouldn't worry about losing your money because we have a good refund policy (trusted by thousands of people): Your iPhone will get unlocked or 100% money back

Especially for AT&T iPhone, we can help you to unlock it for FREE!!! Yes, 100% free AT&T iPhone unlock (*update 18th Nov, 2016: Free AT&T unlocking is now available for iPhone 3GS only).

For other carriers, you can unlock your iPhone here: Unlock iPhone 6, 6S (plus)

So, what is the benefit of using an "Official unlock"?

1.Once the unlocking is completed, you just need to connect it to a Wifi network or iTunes, your iPhone will be unlocked automatically!
2.This unlock is official! We unlock your iPhone by whitelisting the iPhone IMEI number from the carrier and Apple database. So this method is lifetime unlock.
3.Your iPhone will never get relocked in future, even if you restore it by iTunes, upgrade iOS version...
4. All features will work without any trouble, no more restrictions!
5.Your iPhone will work well with the stability provided with an official Apple-sanctioned unlock! No need to use Gevey SIM or any Software
6.This unlock will NOT void any Apple policy or warranty because we will work directly with your carrier to unlock it! (You can call Apple support to verify)

How to Install Windows on a Mac With Boot Camp
Thanks to the switch from PowerPC to Intel many years ago, a Mac is just another PC. Macs come with Mac OS X, but you can easily install Windows on them with Apple’s built-in Boot Camp feature.
Boot Camp installs Windows in a dual-boot configuration. You’ll know what to expect if you’ve ever installed Linux alongside Windows. Both operating systems will be installed, but you can only use one at a time.
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Before we proceed with the details on how to install Windows in Boot Camp, you should first stop and think about whether or not that is the best choice for your needs, because there are also a couple of drawbacks to consider.
When you use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac, you’ll need to re-partition your drive, which is going to take up quite a bit of your available drive space. Since storage on a Mac is fairly expensive, it’s something you should really think about. In addition, to actually use Windows, you’ll need to reboot, and if you want to use OS X again, you’ll need to reboot yet again. The benefit of Boot Camp, of course, is that you’re running Windows directly on the hardware, so it’ll be a lot faster than a virtual machine.
If all you need to do is run a few Windows applications on your Mac, and those applications aren’t games or something that requires a lot of resources, you might consider using a virtual machine like Parallels (there’s a free trial), VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox to run that software instead. The vast majority of the time you don’t actually need to use Boot Camp, and you’d be better off using a virtual machine.
Note: we don’t often recommend paid software, but in the case of Parallels Desktop, it’s something we use at How-To Geek every single day for testing software and running Windows. The integration with OS X is amazingly well done, and the speed blows away Virtualbox. In the long run, the price is well worth it.
You can even use Parallels to load your Boot Camp partition as a virtual machine while you are in OS X, giving you the best of both worlds.
What You’ll Need
You’ll need a non-Enterprise, 64-bit copy of Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 for this. This applies to Macs made in the last several years — if you have an older Mac from 2009 or earlier, you won’t be able to install Windows 8. Check Apple’s detailed system requirements for more information.
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Windows doesn’t come with Mac OS X, so you’ll need a full version of Windows — not an upgrade version — to install it on your Mac. You can download Windows installation media for free if you already have a product key, but you’ll need to purchase a copy of Windows if you don’t. You’ll need the installation media in ISO file or DVD form.
You’ll also need a USB drive at least 8 GB in size. This will be used to install Windows and the appropriate drivers on your Mac.
Apple recommends backing up your files before partitioning or installing Windows. It’s always good to have backups before doing something that could potentially be destructive. If you make a mistake or the partitioning process fails due to a bug, you could lose your files. If you’re careful, this shouldn’t happen.
How to Install Windows on Your Mac
You’ll use the Boot Camp Assistant application that comes on your Mac for this. Open it by pressing Command + Space, typing Boot Camp, and pressing Enter.
The Boot Camp Assistant will copy the Windows installation files from an ISO file or physical disc to a USB drive. Windows will install itself on your Mac from this USB drive. The latest Windows drivers will also be downloaded from Apple and placed on this drive, and they’ll install automatically after you install Windows. This application will also guide you through the process of resizing your Mac’s existing system partition and creating a Windows partition.
First, select what you want to do. You should probably leave all these options checked. However, if you already have a Boot Camp USB drive or you’ve already partitioned your Mac, you can uncheck these options to speed the process up. This is useful if you’re installing Windows on multiple Macs and you’ve already created a USB drive.
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Next, point your Mac at the ISO file or USB drive. Insert a USB flash drive and select it. This drive will be erased, so be sure you have backups of any important files stored on it.
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The screen will read “Copying Windows files” as your Mac creates the Windows installer drive it will need. This process may take quite a while, depending on the speed of your drive. It’s normal for the progress bar to appear stuck in one position — just be patient.
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After your Mac finishes creating a USB installation drive, you’ll see the Create a Partition screen. You can now divide your Mac’s system drive into two separate partitions — one for Mac OS X and one for Windows. How you should allocate the space depends on how much space you want for your Windows system and how much space you want for your OS X system. If you have multiple hard disks in your Mac, you can use one specifically for Windows
If you want to resize your partitions after this process, you’ll need to use a third-party tool. Boot Camp Assistant can’t help you with that.
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Click the Install button and Boot Camp Assistant will resize your Mac OS X partition and create the new partition for Windows. Your Mac will then restart and boot the Windows installer from the USB drive. Go through the installer and install Windows on your Mac like you’d install it on any other PC.
Select the partition labeled BOOTCAMP when you reach the Where do you want to install Windows? screen. Click the Format option to format the partition as NTFS, and then click Continue.
Warning: Triple-check that you’re formatting the right partition. You’ll wipe your Mac OS X system if you format the wrong partition.
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Windows will now finish installing normally. The Boot Camp installer will appear after you finish installing Windows, installing the hardware drivers and utilities you’ll need in your Windows system.
After the Boot Camp installer finishes, you’re free to remove the USB drive and do whatever you want with it. If you don’t plan to install Windows on another Mac, you can format the drive and place your personal files on it again.
The Boot Camp Control Panel
You’ll find Apple’s Boot Camp Control Panel running in your system tray after installing Windows. Click the up arrow in your system tray to view more icons, click the Boot Camp icon, and select Boot Camp Control Panel to open it.
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This control panel allows you to choose the default operating system your Mac boots to, as well as tweak keyboard and trackpad settings.
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While in Windows, the Mac’s Command key functions as the Windows key, while the Option key functions as the Alt key.
How to Remove Windows From Your Mac
If you want to remove Windows from your Mac and free up space, reboot into Mac OS X and open the Boot Camp Assistant again. You’ll see the Remove Windows 7 or later version option here if Windows is currently installed.
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Boot Camp Assistant will automatically remove Windows and expand the Mac OS X partition for you, reclaiming all of that space.
Warning: This will delete all the files on your Windows partition, so be sure you have backup copies first!
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Windows should work just fine on your Mac hardware. These aren’t the PowerPC days anymore — your Mac has standard hardware components. In fact, many of the hardware drivers provided by Apple are the same ones you’d get on a typical Windows PC.

Disable automatic driver updates on windows 10
While you can't really stop Windows 10 from automatically updating the OS, you can stop it from automatically updating your device drivers. To do this, right-click the Start button and click Control Panel.

In the Control Panel, go to System and click Advanced system settings to open the System Properties window.

Open the Hardware tab and click Device Installation Settings.

When prompted with this message, click No and click Save Changes.