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Windows 7: Show or hide the Language bar

The Language Bar provides a quick way to switch between language inputs or keyboard layouts in Windows 7. Usually, it will appear automatically when you add text services. However, if this is not the case, you can manually show it after following this tutorial. This also includes ways to hide the Language Bar if you do not use it often.

OS X Lion: Fix for wireless not reconnecting when exiting sleep mode

Even after updating to version 10.7.2, some users are still experiencing problems with their computer’s wireless connection when exiting sleep mode. When the computer comes out of sleep mode, the wireless will not automatically connect to the previously used connection. Here’s one way of fixing this problem.

Office 2010: Change the default format when saving files

By default, when you open the Save as dialog in Office programs like Word, Powerpoint or Excel, the file type in the Save as type section will be the type for Office 2010. Although you can manually change the file type to others by choosing them from the drop-down menu, it may be a good idea to set the type that you use frequently as default to save time.

Office 365: Configure Outlook Web App to Automatically Spell Check All Email Before Sending

Office 365’s mail client, the Outlook Web App, can be set to check all your email messages for spelling errors prior to sending them. This can prevent some embarassing moments when you rushed to get an email message out.

Firefox 4: How to Customize the Orange Button

Firefox 4’s infamous orange button can be a real eyesore to an otherwise awesome looking screen. By changing the color to better match your theme, you can improve its looks dramatically. You can also customize it further by changing the text displayed from “Firefox” to something more personal.

USA Mobile Carriers: Break down of network frequencies and phone compatibility

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Living in the USA can be interesting in regards to mobile phones and carriers.  Like most countries, we have several different carriers and cellular network standards.  This reference will outline the frequencies used and network compatibilities of the top carriers in the United States.

Windows Media Center: Change background

Are you tired of the default dark blue background in Windows Media Center? If so, you are not alone. This hack describes how you can customize and personalize your background graphics.

How Do I Share My Internet Connection in OS X?

Currently, my hotel only has wired internet access–how quaint. Considering I forgot my mobile router, this would seem to leave me without the ability to get wifi to my iPad and other mobile devices. Luckily, sharing an ethernet connection via AirPort on my macbook is fairly easy.

Skype: Remove the Skype icon from the Taskbar in Windows 7

By default, when you close the Skype window in Windows 7, its icon will still appear in your Taskbar. If you find this unnecessary, you can follow this tutorial to remove it, and keep your Taskbar clean.

Windows Live Mail 2011: Add a second language to the Spell checking feature

Many of us know a second language, and usually have to write emails in this language. While you can always check for mistakes yourself, it may be a good idea to add a second spelling feature pack to your current email program to make sure there is no errors before sending the mail. Here is how to add the pack in Windows Live Mail 2011.

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G

Sony Ericcson’s latest smartphone integrates a powerful Android device with a PlayStation styled slide-out game controller. Couple this with AT&T’s 4G HSPA+ data network and this hybrid is very exciting. Continue reading for our full thoughts about this device.

Android 4.0: Installing and Running Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) in the Android SDK emulator

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This article will explain how to setup the Android SDK to run the latest Android version 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, in an emulator and get a first hand glimpse of the latest version of the Android OS.

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