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Add the System Configuration Utility to the Right-Click Menu of My Computer

This registry hack describes adding the System Configuration Utility (MSConfig.exe) to the context menu of My Computer.

How to Hide the Links Folder in IE Favorites Menu

By default, Microsoft includes a Links folder in the Favorites menu of Internet Explorer. Many users never use this folder, choosing instead to keep their bookmarks in folders with more specific names. Here is how to hide the Links folder from the list.

Google Calendar: Change Calendar Name, Description and Other Settings

In Google Calendar, users can create multiple calendars for different purposes. Over time, the purpose of a calendar may be changed, so it is a good idea to update the calendar’s settings such as name, description, or time zone to reflect the changes.

Add Regedit To Right-Click of Menu of My Computer

This tech-recipe contains a tweak which will add Regedit to the context menu of My Computer.

Add Device Manager to the Right-Click Menu of My Computer

For much easier access to XP’s Device Manager, add it to the context menu of My Computer. Keep reading to find out how.

TiVo’s 30 Second Commercial Skip

Using the code in this tech-recipe, you can make the advance button on your TiVo remote your most favorite button on any remote. Once enabled, pressing this button will cause your TiVo to jump forward 30 seconds, the typical length of a commercial. Also, when viewing in fast forward or reverse, this button will cause the playback to skip to the next tick mark.

PHP: Delete or Unlink a File on the Server

PHP has the capacity to work with server-side files in many ways creating, opening, reading, and writing. When you are done with a file, it is a simple matter to delete it using a PHP script.

PHP: Delete or Expire a Browser Cookie

Cookies may be created with an expiration time. It may become necessary to expire a cookie before the expiration time such as when a user logs out of a cookie-based authentication web application. This tech-recipe describes expiring a cookie.

Facebook Page: Show Posts for a Specific Audience

If you are managing a popular Facebook page, chances are there are many international audiences from different countries who view your page. If you have updates for a specific demographic (such as age or location), you can turn on the targeting feature in Facebook so that the post will only be shown to your specific audience.

Add the Stored User Names and Passwords Applet to XP’s Control Panel

The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into. This tutorial explains adding the applet to your XP Control Panel.

XP: How to Duplicate a User Profile

To create a duplicate of a user profile with a different user name, use the following steps provided in this tech-recipe:

Prevent XP from Displaying the Last User Logged On

This tech-recipe describes how to edit the registry to prevent XP from displaying the last user who was logged on.

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