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Get Your Weather Through RSS/XML Feeds

Forget about all those freeware/spyware weather programs. Download your weather for free using RSS/XML feeds.

XP: Free Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows

Microsoft Photo Story is a software package that allows users to make advanced slide shows and videos. If you have a real version of XP, you get a free version of this wicked program.

Connect to XP’s Remote Desktop Connection with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000

Most people believe that you can use XP’s Remote Desktop Connection with other XP systems only. This is not true. The remote desktop client is available for all versions of Windows. This way you can drive your XP box from any version!

Anti-Phishing Toolbar Available/ How to Avoid Bank and eBay Phishing Scams

The following Tech-Recipes tutorial describes the dangers of eBay and bank phishing scams and how to avoid them using a toolbar from Netcraft.

Yahoo: Learn to Use the New Yahoo (Google-like) Shortcuts

Google has shortcuts. Now, Yahoo does, too. Here is a brief list.

Microsoft Windows: RSS Feeds for Help, Support and News

Microsoft now makes receiving support-related information easy. Simply subscribe to the associated RSS feed.

Disappearing or Closing Task Manager from AIM Virus/Trojan/Worm

If your Task Manager automatically closes itself, you have a worm. This tutorial explains how to regain control of your system. This bug is typically known as the Best Friends / Away Message virus.

Prevent Solaris Users from Changing File Ownership (chown)

Solaris users are typically able to change the owner of a file that they own. If you consider this a security risk or would like to prevent users from doing this for other reasons, follow the instructions in this tutorial.

XP: Prevent Program from Appearing in the Frequently Used Program List

Registry hack that prevents a program from appearing in the frequently used program listing in the start menu.

Create Batch File to Start or End Window Services

The windows environment can be easily changed by starting or ending various windows services. For example, this method can be used to easily shut down multiple services for a performance boost during game playing.

Clear Windows DNS Cache

Command to reset, flush or clear your DNS cache.

Making DVD Backups with Nero Ultra Edition 6.3.xx

This tech-recipe explains how to use two programs to back up your DVD-9 movies (dual layered, over 4.36GB in size). The programs include DVD Decrypter and Nero Ultra Edition 6.3.xx .

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