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Windows 8: Change the Logon and Logoff Sounds

When using computers, many users often customize the system logon and logoff sounds. With operating systems like Windows 7 or XP, this task can be achieved easily through the Control Panel. However, this is not the case with Windows 8 where changing these sounds is disabled. By hacking the registry, we can re-enable this ability.

Change Configuration Registry on Older Cisco Routers

I found an ancient 2500 series router today and had to go through a password recovery. The rommon version was earlier than any I had seen before. The help functionality was very lean. Here is how to set the confreg for these older models.

Word 2013: Restrict Editing but Allow Comments for Proofreading

When I ask someone to proofread a document for me, I want suggestions without actual changes. These are the perfect settings for blocking modifications to a Word document while still allowing comments for feedback.

iPhone: Edit “Reply to Call” Messages

With iOS 6 you can quickly reply to incoming calls with a text message without answering the call or completely unlocking your iPhone.

iPhone: Hide or Block Your Caller ID

Apple gives you an option to hide your identity on your iPhone.

Wii U: How to Setup and Remove Parental Controls

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Every parent should know how to configure the Parental Controls on the Wii to block certain features from your children. This includes preventing eShop purchases, disabling the browser, or limiting which games can be played.

Photoshop CS6: Create Red/Cyan 3D Images

Through the following steps you can create a stereoscopic 3D image in Photoshop. These images will have a 3D effect when viewed through red/cyan glasses.

Photoshop: Create Arrows

Here at tech-recipes we frequently use arrows to point out important parts of our tutorial pictures. Building these arrows within PS is simple once you can find the correct settings.

Word 2013: Change Auto-Save Interval

The default auto-save rate for Word 2013 is five minutes. You can force Word to save more often by adjusting the following settings.

XP/2K/2003: Filename or Directory Completion in Command Line

The Windows command prompt has an autocompletion feature that allows those with a tendency toward laziness or efficiency not to type in a whole directory name or filename when issuing commands. This is perhaps most useful when you want to change into a directory such as Word Documents from June 2002 Through May 2004.

Java: Gridbag Layout Manager (Swing)

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Use the information in this tutorial to prepare and use the Gridbag Layout Manager.

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