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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.

Three Common Forum Misunderstandings – TLDR, FTFY, WTF

Users of Reddit, 4chan, and other such forums have a language and diction that is unique to that subculture. If you are a newbie trying to figure out the lingo, this primer can help you get started.

Some Common AIX/Unix Commands

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The following list contains some common AIX commands.

Creating a Kornshell Script with Text-Based Menus in VI

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This tech-recipe contains basic information on how to create text- based menus for kornshell scripts in VI. My experience is with IBM AIX 4.x.

Home Network Troubleshooting Tips

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This tech-recipe contains useful methods for troubleshooting network problems with both wireless and LAN/routers (wired).

XP SP2: Are P2P, Port Scanning, and Port-Opening Programs Slower?

SP2 limits the number of simultaneous incomplete outbound TCP connection attempts. This tutorial explains how to test if it effects you.

Hotmail: Delete Emails Permanently

Even if you have deleted the emails in your Hotmail Deleted folder, those emails can still be recovered. Thus, if your account is hacked, the hacker is still able to access your sensitive deleted emails. For stronger security, many users will not want their deleted emails to recoverable. Fortunately, this task can be accomplished by changing the Hotmail settings.

Xbox Modding Quickie Guide

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The following tutorial is a condensed version of my popular seamonkey’s guide to Xbox modding. The guide was created for the Matrix Xbox mod chip, but the concepts still apply to all modding.

Blogger: Create a Custom 404 Message

The 404 “Page Not Found” message that Blogger displays is generic and unfriendly. Many users will want to change it to a custom message that catches the readers’ attention and that leads them back to the homepage naturally. Plus, custom 404 messages gives a site a more professional feel as well.

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