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Windows 7: My Network Places and Desktop Icons are Missing

Windows has never handled the viewing and browsing of networks very well. Just when people got used to the XP style, Windows 7 changes things up again. These hints will help with the new “My Network Places” functionality. This tutorial will also show how to create icons pointing toward your network.

iTunes: How to Create Multiple Libraries

For households with a single computer, a single library in iTunes can be a real pain. Each member of the household has their own tastes and they don’t always match up with those of the other members. iTunes allows you to create multiple libraries so that each member can have their own without having to look at other members’ media choices.

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch: Sync/Transfer Your Bookmarks with Desktop/Laptop Computer’s Web Browser

If you have a large collection of bookmarks on your Desktop or Laptop computer and want to add them to your iPad, you could go through the long task of typing them in one-at-a-time or you could opt for a simpler, less painful method using iTunes to transfer the bookmarks for you. The two-way sync will work with Safari on Mac computers and with both Internet Explorer and Safari for Windows on Windows PC’s. You can use a workaround to get Chrome or Firefox bookmarks onto the iPad, but it will not give you a 2-way sync between browsers.

OS X: Prevent Skype or Steam from Running at Startup

I am a huge, huge fan of Steam’s gaming platform for OS X. However, I’m not a big fan of its running itself every time I restart my macbook. Skype likes to load at every startup as well. Here is how to disable these programs from running at every reboot.

Removal Parallels Virtual Machines from Time Machine

The virtual machines in parallels are huge and will quickly eat up your valuable Time Machine space. These steps will prevent parallels from backing up your virtual machines to your Time Machine drive.

Which Version of Windows 7 Should I Buy?

Multiple versions of Windows 7 exist and users are left confused which version to buy. Luckily, the answer is actually very easy and we’ll walk you through the process.

How to Prevent Automated Sync on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

On many systems a connected iPhone, iPad, or iPod will try to sync with iTunes as soon as it is connected via USB to a computer system. This tutorial will show to how permanently or temporarily stop the automatic sync behavior.

Safari 5: Enable Extensions Menu

Safari 5 has just been released and official Safari extensions are right around the corner. This tutorial will show you how to enable the extensions preference menu. Once this is enabled you will be able to disable, enable, and update extensions as they are released.

Safari 5: How to Hack and Customize the Reader

Safari 5 now contains a “reader” mode that converts busy web pages into boring black text on a white background. If you are a heavy user of this mode, you might want to hack this display into something more unique to you.

Safari 5: How to Install and Uninstall Extensions

Safari 5 now has support for extensions. Good extensions will help expand the functionality of your browser. However, poorly coded extensions can make your browser unstable and slow. This tutorial will show the basics of installing and removing safari extensions.

Safari 5: How to Disable Location Services

These days it seems that more and more websites are wanting to know your location. In some instances this can not only become a privacy issue, but one of personal safety as well. You can prevent Safari from allowing websites to ask for your location information and keep your location your business.

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