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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I once chose a password so complex, I could not successfully retype it. Accordingly, I locked myself out of my own computer. Gratefully, my wife helped me hack back in using a thumb drive and some password utility tools. Whew! How to Hack Into Your Own Computer Locking yourself out of your house is grief. Locking yourself out of your Mac or PC is arguably even more grief. But don't despair; if you have the right USB thumb drive files or the right CD/DVD, you can hack back into your personal computer. This is how it works... Search Related Topics:  password recovery  account recovery  disaster recovery The Stickiest, Clickiest, Most Addictive Sites on the Web Here are several websites that possess extremely high user appeal (aka 'stickiness' and retention). They generate surprise, elation, laughter, inspiration, and the whole gamut of human emotion. And these emotions will keep you clicking and coming back for more... Search Related Topics:  memes  best websites  humor How to Share Your Home Wi-Fi (Without Sharing Your Password) House guests can be annoying. Even more so are guests like contractors and inspectors - people whom you don't really trust. In any case, if you want to share your wireless network without giving your password, there are ways to do this. About.com explains here... Search Related Topics:  wireless networks  wi-fi  routers 12 Great iPad Tips Every Owner Should Know Every single one of us is guilty of not fully utilizing the power of our devices. Because we lack knowledge, and because we easily settle into doing the same repetitive things with our gadgets, it's so easy to miss out on features. Here's a good list for iPad owners, for example. Search Related Topics:  best of ipad  ipad tricks  ipad tips Related Searches Desk Top Computers Best PC Computers Home Computer A Computers Computers Computer Featured Articles What You Need to Make Your Own Podcast iWatch Rumors Free PC Game Downloads Best Smartphones What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die? How Online Kill Switches Work   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Sochi Winter Olympics on Twitter How to Do Desktop Publishing Use Google to Find PDF's and MP3's Advertisement