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Yahoo Messenger: Always Open New Conversation in Separate Windows

Unlike the older versions of Yahoo Messenger which display each conversation in a separate window, version 11 and later groups all conversations into one window through tabs. Fortunately, we can turn off the tabbed chat feature easily. Continue reading to find out how.

How to Set Up Security/Configuration Templates and Limit Access in Windows XP Profressional

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This Tech-Recipes tutorial will prove tasty to those of us who have a “public” PC. It explains how to edit almost every aspect of Windows XP and tighten security/access to whatever one would like.

SP2: Microsoft Exchange Email Quits Working After SP2 Install

After users install SP2, Microsoft Exchange will no longer work correctly. Usually, the create new email and reply buttons will not work. The following tutorial explains how to correct this.

OS X: Edit a file using TextEdit as root or superuser

Editing some files on an OS X system requires superuser or root permissions. Typically, this is accomplished using sudo (which lets authorized users assume superuser powers, cape and tights optional) and vi. To the uninitiated, vi can cause intestinal distress and hair loss. An alternative is the use of TextEdit, the graphical text editor application, but under normal circumstances, you can open a system file like hosts but cannot save it. Following the steps in this recipe, you can edit a system file using TextEdit and put off learning vi for another day.

Android ICS: Show Touches during Screencast

One of the disadvantages of recording a screencast in Android is that there is no pointer on the screen. Thus, viewers may not be able to follow the described actions. By following these steps, touch on the screen will be simulated with a white spot at the touch position.

Creating an Evolution X Dashboard Boot Disk for XBOX/ Installing Dashboard to HD

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This is a must-read Tech-Recipes tutorial for Xbox fans. This was missing from my original tech-recipe, and it is much needed!

Windows 7: Disable Highlighting New Programs in the Start menu

By default, whenever you install a new program in to the Windows system, it will be highlighted in the Start menu. Although this feature can help you spot the new programs easily, it can also make your start menu distracting. This tech-recipe will explain how to disable this feature both through the taskbar properties and through the registry.

Gmail: Google Releases Gmail Notifier

Google has released a new utility that allows the user to be notified when they get new email in their gmail.com account.

XP SP2: Bluetooth-Enabled Mice, Keyboards, and Other Devices No Longer Work

As a security precaution, Microsoft’s SP2 prevents Bluetooth devices from working until they are configured.

Windows XP: Installing from the Hard Drive

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This is an install tech-recipe for Windows XP. It describes how to install Windows XP from the hard drive.

Windows 8: Change the Temperature Unit in the Weather App

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Initially the Weather app in Windows 8 displays the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.  Users not in the United States will want to switch the unit to the more familiar Celsius scale. Fortunately, switching between these two units in the Weather app is quite easy. Read on to find out how.

Windows 8: Use Local Account Instead of Microsoft Live Account to Login

In Windows 8 users are asked to use a Microsoft Live account to log into the system. This allows syncing and sharing personal data across multiple devices very easily. However, this can be very dangerous if someone gains unauthorized access to your Live account. To avoid this situation, many users may want to use a local account instead.

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