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Mac OS X: Animiertes GIF als Schreibtisch-Hintergrund

23. Mai 2016adminMac OSXadvanced, alle, animiertes, apps, background, better, boot, Box, convert, desktop, done, DR, drop, dropbox, file, files, free, google, hintergrund, ical, id, image, install, ip, little, live, look, master, media, monitor, movie, OK, omas, option, page, PC, photo, picture, ping, play, process, quick, reboot, remove, rund, screen, search, should, smartphone, source, table, trick, wallpaper, your

Have you ever wished the wallpaper on your Mac was animated? One common trick to achieve that effect is to set a screen saver as the desktop wallpaper in Mac OS X, which looks great but can wind up using a fair amount of processor to display the animations, but now another option is available; use an animated GIF as desktop wallpaper on the Mac instead, thanks to a little free app called GifPaper.

GIFPaper is somewhat experimental at this point, requires skipping Gatekeeper, uses about 15% of CPU to display the animation, requires manually installing a preference panel, and if you want to get rid of it, you have to force quit the associated process through Activity Monitor. Because of all that, using GifPaper is likely better used exclusively by more advanced Mac users, as it’s totally unsupported by the developer (or anyone else). If you aren’t comfortable with any of that, don’t use the GifPaper app for now. If you don’t mind those caveats, here’s how you can use GIFPaper to set an animated GIF as the desktop picture on a Mac.

How to Set Animated GIF as Desktop Wallpaper in Mac OS X

Get GIFPaper from this Dropbox link*, it’s free from the developer but unsupported
Install the preference panel and use the Browse option to select your animated GIF, then adjust the settings as desired

The animated GIF should load as wallpaper immediately, but if it doesn’t try manually launching the Gifpaper.app to load the gif as the desktop background picture

Here’s an example of the Mac desktop with a fireplace GIF in use as the wallpaper background image:

And here’s another Mac desktop example with animated GIF as wallpaper via Lifehacker:

This can be a fun use for your Live Photos converted to GIFs, which is what I have done in this piece with a fireplace gif that was created from a Live Photo. Of course if you have Gif Brewerythan you can use other masterful animated GIF creations of your own doing as well, otherwise a quick Google Image search for “animated gif (item)” or visit to a site like Giphy should find you something to meet your GIF needs.

* Download and use this app at your own discretion, currently there is no associated developer page or Github page about the GifPaper app. Generally speaking it is unwise to download and use apps or files from random web links from an unidentified developer, but this app was found by LifeHacker and it works as advertised (the creepy blinking eyes gif via 2001 (the movie) shown on page is from Lifehacker too).

Removing GIF Paper and getting the regular wallpaper back again

You can remove the GifPaper preference panel with a right-click:

And if you want to end the animated GIF as your wallpaper, either reboot the Mac, or quit the Gif Paper process running through Activity Monitor:

Unfortunately there isn’t a Github page with source or an official site for the project, though the developer Tomasz Wojcik mentions they’d likely put it on Github eventually. If you were hoping to get a look at the source, get support for the app, or ask questions specifically about the project or how it works, you’ll have to reach out to the creator directly via the readme file attached to the download, for now anyway.

OneDrive deinstallieren

19. Mai 2016adminWindows127.0.0.1, 32, 64, admin, copy, dauer, deinstallieren, delete, DR, drive, ende, file, folgen, geht, gt, id, install, installiere, installieren, ip, microsoft, open, over, paste, ping, process, profil, program, RAM, remove, script, setup, system, text, werden, will

Um OneDrive auf Dauer loszuwerden geht man folgendermaßen vor:

Create a text file by opening Notepad
Go on the following link and copy/paste the code into the text file: http://pastebin.com/zw70xK8e
Then save as RemoveOneDrive.bat and exit
Run the script with admin rights and One Drive will be gone

@echo off
cls

set x86="%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe"
set x64="%SYSTEMROOT%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe"

echo Closing OneDrive process.
echo.
taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe > NUL 2>&1
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 5 > NUL 2>&1

echo Uninstalling OneDrive.
echo.
if exist %x64% (
%x64% /uninstall
) else (
%x86% /uninstall
)
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 5 > NUL 2>&1

echo Removing OneDrive leftovers.
echo.
rd "%USERPROFILE%\OneDrive" /Q /S > NUL 2>&1
rd "C:\OneDriveTemp" /Q /S > NUL 2>&1
rd "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\OneDrive" /Q /S > NUL 2>&1
rd "%PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft OneDrive" /Q /S > NUL 2>&1

echo Removeing OneDrive from the Explorer Side Panel.
echo.
REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}" /f > NUL 2>&1
REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}" /f > NUL 2>&1

pause

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The 6 Best WordPress Image Optimization Plugins Compared

11. April 2016adminWebdesign10, 50, 64, account, after, alle, also, alte, alter, alternative, alternatives, auto, backup, blog, button, cent, cloud, copy, copyright, core, detail, details, DR, edge, ende, esc, features, file, files, final, folder, format, forms, free, full, handy, ical, id, image, install, installation, interne, internet, ip, last, library, little, look, magic, mail, media, menu, mobile, mode, OK, open, optimization, option, order, original, over, page, perfect, performance, pixel, plugin, plugins, plus, premium, process, profil, quick, rang, reduction, resize, reste, script, server, setup, should, simple, size, smart, smartphone, source, speed, stick, tage, test, things, time, tool, tools, type, version, webdesign, website, websites, when, width, will, window, wordpress, your

Compelling content is often not enough. Every visitor will use different criteria to judge whether your site is worth their time, but few issues can sink you as quickly as slow load times.

There are a lot of factors which can impact your loading times, and using high-resolution images is one of them. Most of us have experienced what it’s like to navigate through a website full of images that take forever to load – an experience made even more frustrating if you’ve been using the internet long enough to remember when speeds weren’t quite so snappy.

These days, the average fixed internet connection can easily handle high-resolution images, but smartphone usage continues to grow, and mobile connections aren’t nearly as reliable. With that in mind, let’s take a look at six WordPress image optimization plugins that can ensure your site is quick to load!

1. EWWW Image Optimizer

After installing and setting up EWWW Image Optimizer, it’ll automatically optimize any images you upload to your blog as long as they’re either JPG, PNG, or GIF files. It also includes a function to optimize your entire media catalog, in case you already have lots of images on your site.

One of the advantages of EWWW Image Optimizer is that the optimization process takes place within your own servers by default, instead of connecting to a third party service. This means your optimization tasks will require less time, which can come in handy when tackling large media libraries, since regular-sized files (<1mb) should take a few seconds at the most.

This local optimization process is made possible by including several pre-compiled binaries, which must be installed from your local WordPress folder. This means some users may run into difficulties completing the setup process if they don’t have permission to execute the files.

To combat this potential issue, EWWW Image Optimizer also offers a cloud optimization feature, which while taking a bit longer, enables you to bypass this setup process. It’s also worth noting that while the plugin uses lossless optimization methods by default, it also enables you to apply lossy reductions for even bigger reductions in file size.

2. WP Smush

WP Smush is WPMU DEV’s image optimization plugin, available in both free and premium formats. As is common with this sort of plugin, any images you upload to your WordPress site will be automatically optimized (or ‘smushed’, as this plugin’s developers like to call it).

The plugin also packs a bulk optimization option, which as its name implies, enables you to tackle multiple tasks at once – perfect if you’re looking to compress your image backlog after installing the plugin. This bulk option is limited to 50 files at a time in the free version of the plugin.

You can also optimize images individually by heading over to your Media Library, clicking on whichever file you want to compress, and clicking on the Smush option on the Attachment Details window. This option can come in handy if for some reason you’d prefer not to use the bulk optimization option and have only a few images you’d like to compress.

By default, WP Smush uses lossless optimization techniques, but its pro version includes a Super-Smush option which optimizes each image multiple times using lossy compression techniques. This method can allegedly cut filesizes almost by half with a minimal loss of quality, but for the purposes of our article, we’re going to be sticking with the free version of the plugin.

3. Kraken Image Optimizer

The Kraken Image Optimizer enables you to optimize PNG, JPG, and GIF files through its own API. To set up the plugin, you’ll need to sign up for a free account at Kraken.io’s homepage in order to be provided with your own API and secret keys (which can be used across multiple WordPress installations, if so desired).

By default, the Kraken Image Optimizer will optimize your images using an ‘intelligent lossy’ compression profile, which is designed to yield drastic savings without notably impacting image quality. However, you can also manually enable a lossless option on its settings page. On top of these two default profiles, you can set a specific value for the quality of your JPG images, which ranges from 25 to 99 in case you want to test things out a little. During our own tests, we didn’t notice a perceivable difference between the outputs of either mode, but your mileage may vary.

This plugin also includes a useful option which enables you to establish a maximum resolution for your images, so that you won’t need to manually resize them when uploading in order to avoid breaking your pages. EXIF metadata can also be preserved, as the plugin lets you choose which attributes to keep, and finally, you can set a cap on the number of images to be optimized during a bulk process (so as to avoid hitting your requests limits).

4. ShortPixel Image Optimizer

ShortPixel not only scores well when it comes to compression, it also packs a nice interface. After installing and activating the plugin, every JPG, PNG, and GIF you upload will be automatically optimized, and this plugin doesn’t enable you to turn off this option at all, as most others do.

A bulk optimization tool is included, and individual images can be compressed by opening your Media Library in the List View format, where each file will appear with an individual Optimize Now button alongside it.

ShortPixel enables you to choose between lossy and lossless compression methods, using the former by default. It optimizes all of the image thumbnails created by WordPress during the upload process, is capable of removing EXIF data (or preserve it you prefer), can establish a maximum resolution for your images, and best of all, it automatically saves a backup of every image you upload to a new folder.

In order to set up the ShortPixel plugin, you’ll be prompted to enter an API key during the activation process, which is provided for free by signing up with your email to their subscription list and doesn’t require any additional information. A free signup entitles you to 100 image compressions per month, and credits for additional tasks can be purchased separately or earned by referring new users to the service.

5. Compress JPG & PNG Images

Compress JPG & PNG Images is rather more drastic than the other plugins we’ve mentioned on this list when it comes to image optimization. It employs only lossy compression methods, which make for a drastic reduction in filesizes while mostly preserving the quality of the images undergoing the procedure.

The plugin doesn’t offer many configuration options in its settings page, since you can’t modify the compression methods it uses. However, you can choose maximum resolutions for your uploaded images, pick exactly which sizes you want to compress (i.e. thumbnail, medium, etc.), and whether or not to preserve the copyright information of each file if available.

Despite these limitations, Compress JPG & PNG images performs very well when it comes to the optimization process, and our tests didn’t show any obvious reduction in quality of the images after they were processed.

6. Optimus

While Optimus performs admirably when it comes to the actual optimization process, the free version of this plugin includes a rather stifling 100kb file size cap on the images you can process, which essentially renders it a glorified demo.

That being said, Optimus has a simple settings menu, which makes it a good choice if you’re looking for sheer performance and are not interested in fine-tuning the details of the optimization process.

By default, Optimus will (pardon the pun) optimize images as they’re uploaded, but it won’t show the compression details on the Attachment Details window of each file, or in the menu, so you’ll have to manually compare file sizes in order to notice any difference.

This plugin won’t only optimize the files you upload, but also the multiple sized images that WordPress automatically creates for these media files (i.e. thumbnail, small, medium, and large).

Let’s Put Them to the Test

So far we’ve covered each plugin’s individual features, as well as their pros and cons. Now it’s time to see how they actually fare against each other when it comes to their intended purpose: image optimization. We’ve split the actual testing between JPG and PNG files since they’re the most commonly used types of graphic files on most websites, and chosen a single image with an average file size for each.

To get the best possible results, we’ve chosen lossy image optimization when possible, but that proved impossible with WP Smush and Optimus, due to a lack of alternatives. Despite the disparity in the results obtained from these particular plugins, we decided it would be best to include them alongside the rest for the sake of completion, since they remain some of the most popular image optimization tools available for WordPress.

We’d like to remind everyone that these results are far from exhaustive. Your mileage may vary depending on which particular image you choose to optimize, and these findings should be viewed only as an example of how each plugin performs individually.

JPG Optimization

Our JPG test subject.

Plugin	Original File Size	Optimized File Size	Optimization %	Compression Method
EWWW Image Optimizer	531 KB	70.9 KB	87%	Lossy
WP Smush	531 KB	488.1 KB	6.3%	Lossless
Kraken Image Optimizer	531 KB	61.98 KB	88.31%	Lossy
ShortPixel Image Optimizer	531 KB	81 KB	85%	Lossy
Compress JPEG & PNG Images	531 KB	64.9 KB	88%	Lossy
Optimus	69 KB	52 KB	24.64%	Lossless

As we can see, the plugins which applied a lossy optimization method obtained roughly similar scores across the board, with Kraken Image Optimizer and Compress JPEG & PNG Images pulling ahead by a very small margin. Due to its slight edge when it comes to the compression percentage (plus all of its additional features), we’re going to recommend you go with Kraken Image Optimizer if you use mostly JPG files on your site.

Compress JPEG & PNG Images comes rather close as well, but it simply lacks the variety of features that Kraken includes. However, if you’re not interested in in-depth configuration options and only want a potent optimization tool, it might be right up your alley.

PNG Optimization

Our PNG test subject.

Plugin	Original Filesize	Optimized Filesize	Optimization %	Compression Method
EWWW Image Optimizer	841 KB	240.8 KB	72.1%	Lossy
WP Smush	841 KB	Not applicable	Not applicable	Lossless
Kraken Image Optimizer	841 KB	217.47 KB	74.13%	Lossy
ShortPixel Image Optimizer	841 KB	200 KB	71%	Lossy
Compress JPG & PNG Images	841 KB	218.8 KB	75%	Lossy
Optimus	69 KB	63 KB	8.6%	Lossless

In this round, ShortPixel Image Optimizer took the lead with a slight advantage over the winners of the last section – once again with no noticeable reduction in the quality of the optimized images.

ShortPixel was one of our favorite plugins to use during the testing phase of this list due to its intuitive settings menu, which included solid descriptions for each feature. Its only downside is that it limits you to a maximum of 100 images per month and you’re required to purchase credits for any additional optimization tasks – same as the runner up, Compress JPG & PNG Images.

Conclusion

While optimizing your images won’t make your site magically load in milliseconds, it’s one of those things that show you take every detail into consideration. Even if the resources you save aren’t substantial to you as far as bandwidth goes (and let’s face it, bandwidth is pretty cheap), visitors with slow connections will definitely be thankful for it.

Just keep in mind that while we may have tested all of these plugins with different images, you will find that the results vary depending on the image you use. If you want to tackle image optimization seriously for your own projects, we recommend that you take the time to individually test some of our frontrunners to see for yourself just which plugin you prefer.

WordPress CRON Job startet nicht

11. Januar 2016adminWebdesignaddress, after, alle, also, alte, alter, alternative, backup, backups, change, disable, DR, everything, file, files, full, htaccess, id, install, interne, internet, ip, later, look, message, mode, nicht, OK, over, plugin, plugins, plus, ports, process, protected, provider, remove, rote, scheduler, server, shell, should, start, startet, system, time, version, webdesign, website, when, will, wordpress, your

1. Maintenance mode?

Firstly: is your website in maintenance mode? This disables scheduled tasks of all kinds – so turn it off first.

2. No visitors?

WordPress’s scheduler relies on the site having visitors. No visitors means that WordPress doesn’t run, and therefore can’t hand over to the scheduled task. If your site is in development, and you schedule a backup run for a time when all the developers are asleep, then that may be the cause for the scheduled task not running. (Read more here).

3. Is your scheduler explicitly disabled?

Perhaps your site has WordPress’s scheduler disabled in the configuration.UpdraftPlus versions 1.6.61 and later will alert you of this; to check manually, look for a line like this in your wp-config.php file (which is found in the root directory of your WordPress install), and remove it (or change true to false, making sure there are no quote marks around false):

define('DISABLE_WP_CRON', true);

In this case, the disabling may be something your web hosting company did intentionally, so be aware that they may re-disable it. Or, it may be something that you did intentionally, and you may have set another means of calling WordPress’s scheduler system, perhaps via your web hosting company’s control panel. In that case, the message about DISABLE_WP_CRON is to be expected – but note that it is then your responsibility to make sure that the scheduler is called frequently enough to process all the jobs scheduled on your site. No backups, even those scheduled with “Backup Now” will run until the time that you have set the scheduler system to be called.

Also – note that it’s possible for DISABLE_WP_CRON to be set in a file other than wp-config.php; wp-config.php is simply the most likely (99%) place. If you have a warning about DISABLE_WP_CRON, but it is not found in wp-config.php, then it will be somewhere else – you will need to hunt for it.

4. Loopback connections are disabled?

Some web hosting providers (one big one: Heart Internet) purposefully (though for no good reason) disable the “loop-back” connects that allows WordPress to run its scheduler. In such a case, you can try this use WordPress’s alternative scheduling system – instructions here. The instructions amount to one thing: add a line anywhere in the middle of your wp-config.php file as follows (don’t add it too late in the file, or it will take no effect):

define('ALTERNATE_WP_CRON', true);

5. Try using a cron job

If your web hosting company gives you “shell” access and you can set up cron jobs, and if you are confident/skilled enough to use that, then that’s a great solution. Jobs run that way won’t face any time-out issues imposed by the webserver. Read more about running via the shell here.

6. Is your entire website password-protected?

Another cause is if your entire website is password-protected at the HTTP level (e.g. via a .htaccess file). This also prevents WordPress’s scheduler from working. You should configure your webserver to allow “loop-back” connections (i.e. connections to self), otherwise you WordPress scheduler and everything that depends upon it will be broken. If you are using Apache and .htaccess, then adding these two lines to the access control section of your .htaccess should work – after replacing a.b.c.d with your website’s IP address):

Allow from a.b.c.d
Satisfy Any

Please note: The above suggestion is just a suggestion. .htaccess configuration is a very big subject. UpdraftPlus neither “supports” nor “doesn’t support” different .htaccess configurations, because .htaccess files operate at quite a different level to WordPress plugins. If you enter the correct instructions in your .htaccess file to permit access, then UpdraftPlus will work. But if you are not sure of the correct instructions for your particular server, then you need to consult with either your web-hosting company or your local .htaccess guru.

6 Landing Page Design Tips

25. November 2015adminSEO50, after, alle, alles, also, better, blog, business, cent, chats, clear, codes, copy, detail, details, easy, esc, focus, ical, id, import, interne, internet, ip, LAN, last, lion, live, look, mail, market, media, network, never, OK, online, over, page, person, ping, problem, process, product, script, search, should, simple, social, software, sound, start, store, tage, taste, time, tips, touch, traffic, update, version, video, webdesign, website, when, will, your

Whether it’s to sell a product, attract subscribers or promote a cause, your website serves a purpose. A landing page is where you describe what that purpose is and why it should matter to those who visit your site.

Think of it as a beachhead. Your website has a home page, a product page or perhaps an „About“ page that describes who you are and what you do. A landing page is a page on your website that you publicize widely in the hopes that new visitors to your site will „land“ there.

If you’re running an email or advertising campaign. Having a highly customized destination for those who click on a link can lead to better conversions and more business.

„A landing page is designed to translate a visitor’s attention from something — search results, a social link, an ad, whatever — into behavior,“ says Sonia Simone, speaking at Copyblogger’s annual Authority Rainmaker event. „The question is: what kind of behavior are you looking for?“

Your answer may influence the design of your landing page. According to Simone, truly effective landing pages share a few traits. She outlined six best landing page design practices in her presentation.

1. Tell your visitors where they are.

If that sounds simple, that’s because it is. Simone says you have to make it clear what visitors can expect from your website. „The colder the traffic — visits from search or an ad, for example — the more important this is,“ Simone says.

2. Explain the problem you solve.

Visitors clicked to your site for a reason. Now they’re at your landing page, which means it’s time to deliver on the promise implied before the click: a breakthrough product, a screaming deal on a hard-to-find retail item or perhaps a crucial piece of educational material. Whatever it is, your landing page design should help satisfy your visitor’s need.

3. Write a must-click headline.

A good headline has „terrifying“ power, Simone says. She’s right. A bad headline gets ignored even more often than a good one gets clicks. BuzzFeed has a built a business around irresistible headlines. „A headline lets people know that they’re in the right place,“ Simone says.

4. Make an irresistible offer.

Once you’ve hooked visitors with your headline, it’s time to offer something of value—something that they’ll want to purchase, sign up for or otherwise commit to. Be crystal clear and deliver on expectations. „Talk about what your audience wants,“ Simone says. „People do not buy what they need. They buy what they want.“ (Although the very best offers give your visitors not only what they want but also what they need, Simone says.)

5. Have a clear call to action.

Don’t presume that your audience knows how to take the next step. Tell them explicitly what you want them to do. „Be clear. Be stupidly clear. Be insanely clear and concrete about what your visitor should do next to move forward in the process,“ Simone says.

6. Reverse the risk.

Your call to action won’t work if it feels like too big of a leap. How do you overcome that? Give your would-be buyer, subscriber or member an „out“ such as a money-back guarantee. Also, make your landing page design look professional. „Making people feel safe is huge,“ Simone says. „So, make your site look real. Make it look like you’re a real business, like you have your stuff under control and that you’re not taking their money and going to the Grand Caymans.“

Effective landing page design assuages fears and tells visitors what they need and how to get it. Your visitors expect nothing less, after all.

An Experience To Remember: Why eCommerce Depends on Customer Engagement

Customer shopping on cell phone on street

Customers have a lot of choices in an expanding eCommerce marketplace that’s expected to reach nearly $500 billion in 2018, according to research site Internet Retailer. Online shoppers can’t touch, feel, taste, smell, or try on products, so one of the best ways to get them to remember you is by providing a great customer engagement experience they’ll never forget.

Customers now expect VIP treatment in both online and in-person shopping. Even the smallest details – from easy-to-read product descriptions to a simplified checkout process — can make a difference. Here are four tips to help you engage your online shoppers and keep them coming back time and again.

Make It Personal

Personalized incentives are a great way to welcome new customers and to lure back previous visitors. Consider using first-time shopper discounts, loyalty rewards, video chats to answer questions or sneak previews of new products. First impressions count, so take advantage of every opportunity to build customer loyalty by creating long-lasting relationships rather than simply winning sales.

Get Emotional

Tap into emotions by helping customers make connections between special events and their shopping experiences, recommends Entrepreneur. Let visitors share their shopping lists or potential purchase with friends. Or create wish lists for holidays or special events. These engagement strategies can expose your site to other prospective customers, and bring undecided shoppers back for a second look. If you also have a physical store, allow customers to scan bar codes and add them to a wish list as they shop.

Tell a Story

An important part of building a relationship is introducing your brand to visitors. Tell a story about your site or brand, why you exist, and how you stand out from the competition. Social media is an easy and cost-effective way to start the conversation and share your brand story. In fact, over 60 percent of millennials rely on social networks to stay updated on brands, and 46 percent rely on social media when making online purchases.

Continue The Conversation

To establish strong relationships with customers, it’s important to keep the conversation going long after the initial sale is over. Asking customers for feedback on their new purchases can help you tailor future experiences or remind them of your exceptional customer care policies. Invite shoppers back with exclusive offers or provide incentives for them to share their experiences with friends. Give customers a voice by enabling them to provide comments, reviews and ratings.

How important is customer engagement? Two out of three online shoppers say they would do more of their shopping online if brands and sites would proactively engage with them, according to a survey by Moxie Software, Inc. It’s clear that there’s never been a better time to focus on your customers‘ experiences and create long-lasting success for your online site or business.

Mac OS X automatisch mit Netzlaufwerk verbinden bzw. mounten

4. November 2015adminMac OSXaccount, address, alte, alter, alternative, auto, automatisch, backup, backups, boot, Box, desktop, DR, drag, drive, drop, easy, file, files, ical, id, ip, laufwerk, look, mac:, menu, network, netz, OK, open, option, over, PC, ping, problem, process, reboot, remove, script, server, setup, should, start, system, time, trick, verbinden, version, volume, when, will, window, windows, workflow, yosemite, your

Automatically Connect to a Network Drive on Mac OS X Start Up & Login

It can be helpful to configure Mac OS X to automatically mount shared network drives, this is particularly true for those of us who regularly connect to a network drive for file sharing or backups.
Setting up automatic network drive connections in OS X is a two-step process, you must mount the drive, then you add it to your automatic login items. This should work flawlessly in most versions of OS X, but we’ll cover an alternative approach that uses Automator to mount a network drive automatically on login as well.

1) Mounting the Network Drive

If you’re already familiar with mapping a network drive in Mac OS X you can skip the first part of this and go straight to System Preferences in the second section.

From the OS X desktop, pull down the “Go” menu and select “Connect to Server”
Connect to the server and mount the drive you want to automatically connect to on boot
Choose Guest or for a specific user check the box next to “Remember this password in my keychain” – you must select to remember the password otherwise the automatic login event can not happen without logging into the network drive

Next, you add the network drive to automatically connect on OS X by bringing it into your Login Items list.

2) Setting Up Automatic Connections to the Network Drive on Login

Once you are connected to the network drive we can set up automatic connections upon logging into the Mac:

Open System Preferences and click on “Users & Groups”
Select your user name from the list and then click the “Login Items” tab
Drag & drop a mounted network drive into the login items list
Optional: check the “Hide” box to keep the drives window from opening on each login and boot

This can be used to automatically connect to and mount SMB drives for those that need to share files with a Windows PC often, though you’ll need to enable SAMBA beforehand within File Sharing preferences.

Confirm the drive will automatically mount by logging out of the active user account and logging back in, or by rebooting the Mac.

Alternate: How to Enable Automatic Mounting of Network Drives on Login with OS X Automator

One of our readers pointed out in the comments a great trick that uses Automator to automatically mount network drives on Mac login. This is quite easy to setup as well, and if you’re having problems with the above method being reliable (like in OS X Yosemite), then this Automator method works very well:

Launch Automator in OS X and create a new “Application”
Drag “Get Specified Server” into the workflow, click “Add” and place the network drive network location address into the field
Next, drag “Connect to Server” into the workflow
Click on “Run” then login to the network drive as usual to verify that it works, choosing to save the login credentials
Save the Automator application with a name like ‘Automatically Mount Network Drive Share’, and save it somewhere easy to locate like ~/Documents/ and then drag this into the Login Items list of OS X

Here is what this workflow in Automator looks like, click to enlarge:

The next time the Mac logs in, that Automator Mount script will run and the network drive will mount as usual. This works very well, and I’m using it right now in OS X Yosemite. A big thanks to Dan for this automator trick!

If you want to stop this drive from automatically loading when you login or reboot the Mac, simply remove it (or the Automator app) from the automatic launch list in OS X and the network volume or network drive will no longer automatically connect any longer.

7 Helferlein, um gesperrte Dateien und Ordner zu löschen

10. September 2015adminWindowsdelete, file, files, free unlock and delete system files, how to unlock and delete files, internet, PC, process, program, reboot, unlock and delete files, unlock and delete locked files, unlock delete files, unlock files to delete them, unlock files windows won't let you delete, unlocker, unlocker delete files, windows

7 Tools to Unlock Those Hard to Delete Files

One of the most annoying errors you will receive while working in Windows is the message that for some reason you cannot delete a file. Usually something like “Cannot delete files: Access is denied” or “The file you’re trying to modify is being used by Windows or other application” will pop up on screen. Quite often the reason why this error message has appeared isn’t immediately obvious because you haven’t got any programs running that you think might interfere with the file concerned.

Files become locked because they are still being used by a Windows process or service and cannot be touched until Windows releases the file. One of the worst programs to actually cause this problem is the Explorer.exe process itself getting a lock on a file or even external devices like USB flash drives so you are unable to safely remove them. Other things like malicious software, security software or crashed programs can sometimes be to blame and can stop a file being deleted or moved. Here’s a selection of 7 different file unlocking and deleting tools for you to remove your difficult to get rid of files and folders.

Software such as anti-virus files are difficult to delete simply because the software tries to protect itself from malicious processes and therefore makes its files very hard to tamper with by setting advanced permissions. Knowing this, we’re going to perform a very simple test of trying to delete an avast! antivirus file called “avast5.ini” using Windows 7 x64 while the program itself is still running. Try to delete this file normally and you will get a “You require permission from Administrators to make changes to this file” even if you’re the administrator.

1. FileASSASSIN

Most of you will know FileASSASSIN’s makers Malwarebytes from their excellent Anti-Malware program and that tool actually includes a version of FileASSASSIN, accessible from the More Tools tab. It can attempt to unlock the files handles, unload modules, kill the related process and also optionally delete the file using the built in unlocking method. There is also the option to mark the file for delete on reboot or run a Standard delete.

FileASSASSIN

FileASSASSIN is available either as a portable or setup installer version and you simply run the program and browse for, or drag and drop a file on to the window. Then select the unlock and delete option tick boxes and click Execute. The standalone FileASSASSIN program hasn’t been updated since 2007 and may not be as effective as other tools these days, the version integrated into Anti-malware seems to be better. Works on windows XP and above.

Deleting avast5.ini result: The file remained using all internal and the after a reboot options. It WAS removed after a reboot by using the FileASSASSIN function from Malwarebytes Anti-malware.

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2. LockHunter

LockHunter is made by Crystal Rich, the same people behind the superb USB Safely Remove utility. It’s simple to use and shows you which processes are locking the files or folders you want to delete and gives the options to simply unlock and additionally rename or copy as well. LockHunter also has a fallback in case you make a mistake by sending any deleted files to the Recycle Bin for easy recovery.

LockHunter

The program needs installing and can be accessed via the right click menu, which will show an entry of “What is locking this file?” or “What is locking this folder?” depending on what’s selected. Processes with a lock will show in the window and you can select the Unlock It! or Delete It! options or the rename and copy options from Other. LockHunter is still in beta so might not be totally stable, there are 32-bit and 64-bit versions available. Works on Windows 2000 and above.

Deleting avast5.ini result: LockHunter was unable to delete the ini file, there is no delete on reboot option.

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3. IObit Unlocker

IObit are the people behind popular tools like Advanced SystemCare or Smart Defrag and Unlocker is another one of their simple to use applications. The program is able to just unlock files or folders for manual file management, or unlock and delete, rename, move or copy automatically. There is also a Forced mode tick box option which will terminate all related processes if the standard mode fails.

IObit Unlocker

IObit Unlocker requires installing and you have to be aware of the toolbar and other adware that gets offered during the install. The program works best by way of the right click context menu where you simply select your files or folders and choose the IObit Unlocker entry. What you have chosen will show in the top window and clicking on anything with a status of Locked will show the processes with a lock on it below. To delete a file simply choose the Unlock and Delete option from the central drop down button.

IObit Unlocker works on windows XP and above. Sadly the official download from IObit redirects to FreeNew.net where they force you to download an install manager to get the program. The CNET download link DOESN’T have an install manager, or you can just use Downloadcrew’s download link .

Deleting avast5.ini result: The file was successfully deleted WITHOUT needing a reboot or using Forced mode! What’s more, IObit was able to easily delete the whole folder full of these protected files, where most tools here couldn’t even delete just the single file.

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4. BlitzBlank

Anti malware and Firewall developers Emsisoft have created BlitzBlank to help in the removal of difficult to delete files especially in the case of malicious files and processes. The program is specifically designed to remove files during the Windows boot process before most software has a chance to protect or lock a file. The tool has other deleting options besides files and folders, such as removing registry entries, disabling drivers and also executing other files. BlitzBlank is a tool for more advanced users and a warning on starting the tool will tell you that.

BlitzBlank

BlitzBlank is a portable executable which makes it great for the USB toolkit. To delete a file make sure you’re on the Designer tab, click in the Type column and select File or Folder from the drop down, click on <File Path> in the Object column and either type in or browse for the file or folder using the “…” button. The Action column will allow for deleting, moving or copying and you can replace with a Dummy or choose to make a backup. Multiple entries can be added, just enter the new item on the next line. Click Execute Now and the program will prompt to reboot.

All actions in the Designer tab are fed into the Script tab where they can be edited, saved, loaded or pasted in from a previous session. BlitzBlank is compatible with Windows XP to Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit and is also part of Emsisoft’s Emergency Kit which is a valuable, free and portable malware removal suite.

Deleting avast5.ini result: The file was successfully deleted after a reboot.

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5. Unlocker

Unlocker is without doubt the most popular locked file removal utility around and has been for quite a few years. In addition to helping remove files with permission or file protection issues, it also tries to remove the process handles that might have a lock on a file causing it to be not removable. Or failing that, you’re given the opportunity to kill the process identified as being the cause of the lock which hopefully allows for deletion.

The Unlocker

An install will give you a handy right click context menu entry where you can simply right click on a file or folder and select Unlocker from the menu. Depending on if there are any locking handles on the file will determine whether you get the simple delete helper dialog above, or the main window which shows the processes causing an issue and you have the option of unlocking the handles on the file or killing the process causing the lock completely.

release locked files

The program comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions and also a portable version although currently it is one release behind the setup installer. Something you need to watch out for is the adware options that need to be disabled during an install.

Deleting avast5.ini result: The file remained intact using rename, delete or move, even after a reboot.

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6. File Governor

NoVirusThanks File Governor works in quite a similar way to Unlocker in that it can try to forcefully delete a file as well as unlocking the handles attached to it including DLL file handles. If unlocking the handles doesn’t work, you can terminate the process causing the problem as long as it isn’t a system critical process which is why some knowledge is required of which processes are safe to kill and which aren’t when using these tools.

File Governor

File Governor comes as both portable or setup versions and the handy thing is the portable version still gives you the option to include a right click entry for it in your Windows context menu. Use that right click option or open the program and use “Search for locked files” for the program to analyze your file. Any processes with a lock on the file will show in the window where you can choose to Unlock the handles or terminate / delete / copy / move the process.

The Tools menu gives the option to browse for and Force delete, Delete on reboot or Rename a single file. File Governor work on Windows 2000 and above.

Deleting avast5.ini result: Force delete, Delete on reboot and Rename all failed to remove the file.

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7. Pocket KillBox

KillBox is a tiny single executable of under 100K and sadly the program has been abandoned with no website and no chance of updates or fixes. It does pack quite a lot into that small size though, and offers a standard file delete method, a Delete on reboot and also replace the with a dummy or chosen file on reboot method. Another neat little option is a pop out task killer (by pressing Processes >> in the menu bar) which can auto kill tasks every 5 seconds and a few useful tools such as a handy little temp file cleaner and quick access to the HOSTS file, the registry editor and services.

Pocket Killbox

You can browse for or drag and drop more than 1 file onto the window at once, dropping a folder will enter the files in the folder and the directory itself at the bottom of the drop down list. Choose the delete method and then click the red icon to begin the delete process. Works on Windows XP to Windows 7.

Deleting avast5.ini result: Using Standard, Delete on reboot or Replace on reboot failed to remove the file.

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Editor’s Note: Some other tools we looked at were EMCO’s UnLock IT / MoveOnBoot and UnlockMe. Although Unlock IT is a pretty looking program with themes, it can only unlock process handles and cannot delete, move or rename files directly. MoveOnBoot is designed to delete or move files during a reboot but didn’t touch the test file, and has a massive 35MB installer!! UnlockMe looks like a useful tool but crashed nearly every time we tried to select a file to delete. Also looked at were Delete Doctor and FilExile and both are more like general delete tools without the more advanced options needed to delete stubborn files.

We were very impressed by IObit Unlocker because it was the only tool to delete the test file (and its whole folder) without needing a reboot while BlitzBlank and the Malwarebytes version of FileASSASSIN did the job after a reboot. If you’re using a tool such as Unlocker and come across something you can’t remove, those other programs are worth a look.
Read More: https://www.raymond.cc/blog/lockhunter-is-unlocker-alternative-that-works-on-windows-x64/

Process Explorer: Der bessere Task-Manager für Windows

26. Oktober 2012adminWindowsbessere, explorer:, PC, process, task-manager, windows

Der mit Windows ausgelieferte Task-Manager liefert Basisinformationen über offene Fenster, einzelne Threads und Tasks, gibt aber nur wenig Auskunft darüber, wie sie zusammenhängen und welcher Task eventuell nicht mehr funktioniert, wenn man einen anderen Prozess schließt. Dies kann aber besonders dann wichtig sein, wenn man die Prozesse hartnäckiger Viren und Trojaner beenden oder sein System optimieren möchte, um unnütze und belastende Tasks zu enttarnen und sie vom Autostart auszuschließen. Auch über die Zugriffe auf Systemdienste und deren Registrierungsschlüssel gibt der Task-Manager von Windows nur wenig Auskunft und sogenannte “Cleaner-Programme” sind nicht immer in der Lage, jeglichen Datenmüll zu entfernen.

Microsofts Process Explorer

Hier schafft der “Process Explorer” vom Microsoft Technet (SysInternals) Abhilfe, denn er zeigt über ein angenehm übersichtliches Baumdiagramm jegliche Zusammenhänge zwischen Prozessen und Diensten und gibt sogar Auskunft darüber, auf welche Registrierungsschlüssel der Prozess zugreift oder welche Kommandozeilenoptionen gerade aktiv sind. So können auch laufende Programme aufgespürt werden, deren Fenster man gar nicht sieht, weil sie beispielsweise im Hintergrund agieren. Nicht selten wird der “Process Explorer” als der “bessere” Task-Manager beschrieben und es gibt sogar die Möglichkeit ihn in das System einzupflegen und den Standard-Manager komplett abzulösen. Hierzu genügt ein einfacher Klick im Hauptfenster auf: “Replace Task-Manager” und fortan wird über [Strg][Alt][Entf] oder beim bekannten Rechtsklick auf die Taskleiste der Process Explorer geladen.

Process Explorer konfigurieren

Zugegeben: die enorme Informationsflut kann unerfahrene Nutzer zunächst überfordern, weswegen Elemente wie die untere Bildschirmhälfte und der “System Monitor” anfangs ausgeschaltet bleiben sollten, bis man ein wenig Zeit investiert hat, um sich in die gebotenen Informationen hineinzulesen. Die Fenster können aber ganz einfach über die “View-Optionen” am oberen Bildschirmrand ausgeblendet und bei Bedarf wieder angeschaltet werden. Der wichtigste Teil des Process Explorers befindet sich zudem direkt im Hauptfenster und zeigt die Prozesszusammenhänge angenehm in einer farblich unterlegten Baumstruktur, die sich auf- und zuklappen lassen. Hat man einen unerwünschten Thread oder ein unbekanntes Programm entdeckt und möchte es beenden, kann man dies entweder einzeln oder auf die ganze Struktur anwenden, um garantiert alle Rückstände auszulöschen. Übrigens ist es des Weiteren möglich die Prozesse unbekannter Fenster herauszufinden, indem man diese per “Drag & Drop” auf den Process Explorer zieht.