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OS X: Rename File or Folder

Windows users will frequently complain that there is no easy way to rename files or folders in OS X. They expect F2 to rename files in OS X, it does not. Here are the ways to rename files in OS X.

Vista: Connect to a Network Projector

Your organization may utilize network projectors for meetings and conferences. To use these projectors, your computer must be connected to the local network and you will need to allow communication to pass through the Windows Firewall.

PowerPoint 2007: Select a Default Theme for New Presentations

PowerPoint begins presentation design with a default theme. You can change the default to a pre-existing theme or one that has been created for your company or group. Once you change the default theme, all new presentations will automatically begin the design process with the new look.

OS X: Verbose Boot

Want to know what is going on in OS X when you boot? Trying to find out why your system will not boot? By booting with verbose mode, you can see everything going on behind the scenes during the boot-up process.

OS X / Windows: Maximize Versus Zoom

The philosophies behind window management for Microsoft and Apple OSs are very different. By understanding these differences, you can learn to use each one more effectively.

Vista: Backing Up Encryption Key

When you encrypt a file (or folder), Vista creates an encryption key. This key is vital, because if it becomes corrupted or lost, you no longer will be able to access the encrypted file. Additionally, if the encrypted files are moved to a new computer, the encrytion key will need to be imported as well or the files will not be accessible.

Expand a Vista or XP Partition in Parallels

So you are running out of room in your vista installation under Parallels, huh? Here are the steps you need to expand the virtual hard drive that parallels assigns to vista.

Excel 2007: Spell Check All Sheets at Once

Instead of spell checking each sheet in your workbook one-at-a-time, you can spell check all of them at once and save yourself some time.

OS X: Create New Partiton in MacBook or Other Single Drive Systems

Before dual booting a macbook, the drive will need to be split into at least 2 partitions. This tech-recipes describes the sequence for doing this.

WHS: How to Remote Reboot or Shut Down

Windows Home Server is a windows box, and we all know that a windows box occasionally needs a good reboot or two. Here is how to remotely reboot or shut down your whs box.

PowerPoint 2007: Use Word for Formatting Handouts

PowerPoint has the functionality for formatting the handouts for your presentation, however it isn’t very easy for a majority of users. Because of this, PowerPoint also gives you the option of placing handouts into a Word document.

WHS Beta: Access Control Panel

In testing windows home server beta, tweaking the hardware is required. However, the server hides the control panel from easy view. Here is how to access it.

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