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Mac OS X: Disable the Caps Lock Key

I never use the caps lock key (at least the way it’s meant to be used). Instead, my left pinkie finger triggers it a few times a day. My right hand takes issue with this since it’s the one that has to delete the capitalized characters, some of which it had to type. This quick fix will disable the caps lock key and mend some fences between your hands.

OpenOffice.org: Disable the Splash Screen (for Windows)

If you would rather not have to see the OpenOffice.org splash screen each and every time you run the application,and would like to speed up the startup just a bit, then follow these steps to get around it:

Vista: Setting a Video as a DreamScene Background

One of the Vista Ultimate Extras is a piece of eye candy known as DreamScene. It brings your desktop to life by allowing you to use video as your desktop background. To utilize this functionality, your graphics card must support the Aero interface and the videos must be .mpeg or .wmv format.

Opera 9: Delete Cookies on Exit

If you are concerned about security but want to maintain the ability to use sites that require cookies, you can make Opera delete the cookies each time the browser is closed. To do this:

Windows Server 2003: Running ASP.NET (and ASP)

By default, IIS 6.0 is installed in a secure mode that prohibits active server pages (ASP) and ASP.NET. This means that only static pages can be served. To enable these features:

Vista: Enabling Sound in DreamScene

If you are running Vista Ultimate and have spiced up your desktop background with DreamScene, you may want to utilize the movie sounds to further enhance the experience. To enable the sounds of your DreamScene content, follow these steps:

OS X: Clear the Terminal

Several different mechanisms exist for clearing a terminal window. Here are a few of them.

Opera 9: Sort Your Bookmarks in Alphabetical Order

If you have a large number of bookmarks, it is always easier to locate the one you are looking for if they are sorted in alphabetical order. Since Opera’s bookmarks are not usually sorted in this order, you need to do this yourself. By following these simple steps, your bookmarks will be sorted and ready to better serve you.

OS X: View Hidden Unix Files in Finder

Want to find etc, tmp, var, or tftpboot in finder? Here is how to do it.

Opera 9: Export Your RSS Feeds List

If you decide to move away from using Opera’s feed reading and go to a standalone reader, knowing how to export your RSS Feeds list can come in quite handy. Simply follow these instructions:

Visio 2007: Disable the Splash Screen

If you would rather not have to see the Visio splash screen each and every time you run the application, follow these steps to get around it:

OS X: Hide the Dock

The dock can take up a good deal of screen space. You can set the dock to autohide if you want to reclaim this area.

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