The current Library folders in Windows 7 use generic names, if you want your Library’s name in Windows 7 to be more personal, this little registry tweak is for you.
Some users, regardless of what you tell them, insist on logging off or shutting down public computers in common areas. If you would like to stop this from occurring, you can disable the Log Off and Turn Off Computer buttons on the Start menu.
Service Pack 2 will cause some systems with the early version of the Prescott chip to lock up.
Do you have spyware on your system? Here are some suggestions for removal and hints for keeping it off in the future.
Hijack This is a powerful tool against spyware. The following Tech-Recipes tutorial contains some useful hints for using it.
Do you often find yourself needing to boot to Safe Mode in order to debug your system? Here is how to add this step to your Boot menu.
Some users of XP may find the volume control too large. The following tech-recipe describes how to bring it down to size.
You’ve borrowed your cousin’s ancient digital video camera. After recording your kids at the park, you copy the file to your computer and then realize that it’s some odd file that won’t play on your system. You could download a unique program or drivers to view it, but then you’re limited to those tools. Instead, be a good geek and convert the video into a more commonly used type with one of these free and easy tools.
Reminiscent of Facebook’s privacy issues, LinkedIn by default will use your personal information for advertising unless you request otherwise. These directions will walk you through protecting your name and photo from being used by LinkedIn.
This article will explain how to import your contacts from a SIM card on an Android phone and in turn sync those contacts to your Google account. Once you do this, you can then move to a new Android phone and never fear losing your contacts again!
When sharing your files, photos or documents on the internet via services like Skydrive, it is important to keep files’ permissions under control. This is how you can change the permissions of your existing folders in case you want to open the folders up to the public or narrow down the list of users who can access your files.
Add an extra layer of security on your Windows 7 login to make sure your not entering your precious password for a malicious program.
1...868788...528Page 87 of 528
error: Content is protected !!
