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OS X: How to Open File with Application that is not the Default

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Each type of file or document is opened by a default program within your apple system. Sometimes, however, you want to open the file with something other than the default application. Here is how you do it.

XP and Vista: Display entries in Windows DNS cache

DNS search results are cached on local systems to prevent a lookup every time the search is required. Sometimes during troubleshooting it is helpful to see the contents of the DNS client cache. This recipe describes the process of viewing the Windows DNS cache.

XP Pro and Vista: List active Windows programs from command line with tasklist

The XP/Vista program tasklist runs from a command prompt and shows the programs currently running with a number of options. The ability to run commands from the command prompt allows automation with batch files. It is also often quicker to type a simple command to get specific output than to mouse through a series of menus.

XP and Vista: Tile, Cascade, or Minimize Windows

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This recipe descibes the easiest way to tile and cascade windows. The CTRL key can be used to select several windows at once.

XP and Vista: Shortcut to Lock Desktop

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This shortcut is the quickest way to lock your desktop in either XP or vista.

Excel 2007: Move Page Breaks

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You’ve finished putting together your long Excel worksheet and realize that the page breaks are not inserted where you would like them, what do you do? By following these steps, you can easily move the page breaks to better meet your needs.

OSX Mail: Leave Messages on Server

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Typically after you download your email from your POP server to your computer, the messages are deleted from the server. By leaving your email on the server for a certain period of time, you can download your email to more than one computer easily.

Vista: Use Defender to Monitor and Disable Startup Programs

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Defender is not only a great help in protecting your computer from malware, it also simplifies monitoring the programs that automatically start when Windows boots up. To do this…

Dreamweaver 8: Insert Flash Buttons

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A Flash button is a quick Flash movie that acts like a rollover image. You can build Flash buttons in Dreamweaver without any other tools, to do this . . .

XP: How To Restore a Restore Point

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If you are having problems with Windows due to a configuration change or the installation of an incompatible application, going back to an earlier restore point may solve the problem. To do this:

Vista: Problems Installing Adobe Reader 8

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Trying to install Adobe Reader on Vista and get an error message that the Temp folder is on a drive that is full or inaccessible? If so, follow on to get this “Vista Ready” software installed.

IE7 Feed Reader: Import OPML File and Feeds

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OPML files allow users to import and export their rss feeds from one application to another. This is how to import your OPML file from another feed aggregator into IE7’s.