Vista SP2 Disk Cleanup

Recently upgraded to Vista Service Pack 2 and want to clear up disk space. Follow the instructions below and free up almost 1 gig of hard drive space.

Instructions
Run the Windows Component Clean Tool (COMPCLN.exe)

1. Click Start, type Compcln.exe and press ENTER

2. Click Continue when you see the User Account Control elevation dialog.

3. Press Y when you see the following message:
This operation will make all service packs and other packages permanent on this
computer. Upon completion you will not be able to remove any cleaned packages
from this system.
Would you like to continue? (Y/N):

Disable USB devices on a Network

Interesting to know how many users in a company can infect a network by attaching a USB device. The risk has been out for a while and even though you can apply this fix. It still doesn't guarantee that it will work all the time.

with Compliments to www.howtodothings.com


Click Start Menu > go to run command and type "regedit" without quotes. Registry Editor will open.
Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder then SYSTEM >CURRENT CONTROLL SET > SERVICES >USBstor, located at the left pane.
Find "Start" in the right pane with the blue icon.
Double click "Start". A box titled "Edit DWORD value" will open.
Write down "4" in the "Value Data" Field. Illustration 1.1
Click OK and then close the Registry Editor.

Your USB flash drive is now disabled. Whenever you insert a flash drive, Windows won't detect it and will not open it.

To enable it again, repeat steps 1 through 4 and then change the value to 3. The default value for enabling a USB flash drive is 3.

Note: Performing this trick will only Disable USB Mass Storage devices and will not affect other USB Devices such as USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, Scanner, Printer etc....always backup your registry to prevent losing your valuable data.

Pay As You Go Broadband

Virgin mobile now gives you Pay As You Go Broadband with no contract. Any user can easily download at 100mb, 200mb, 500mb or 1gig with prices as $10,$20,$40 and $60. Who can't go wrong to want portable broadband.

Hard Drive Health Monitor

This is another Hard Drive Health monitoring software to check the life cycle of your current hard drive. It's a great utility to confirm how long your hard drive has to live.

Driver Agent

Need a software driver but can't seem to find it. This is where this premium service comes in to save you valuable time and money. Just install the application and within minutes your time saving driver shows up for download.

Monitor Security Threats

Want to know how vulnerable your computer is. Monitor the threats with Secunia. The software scans your computer for the latest software threats. If your computer is vulnerable it will tell you what to do next.

Online Scan

E-mail on the Go

The next time your driving and need to send an email from your cell phone you might want to consider sending an email via voice message. The premium service will save you from getting into an accident.

Voice Message Providers
Jott
Voice on the Go

DLink Wifi Widget

DLink has a new Wifi Widget that enables users to tweak their home networks. Your going to need a firmware update in order for this Widget to work correctly. But in the end you'll get Internet, Network and Wireless realtime send and receive rates.

Firmware Update

Microsoft Events & Error Message Page

Getting Windows Events & Error Messages but don't know what they mean. This link from Microsoft will give you a better understanding of what they mean.
Not all Events & Errors are created equal.

Another Free Widget

Here's another free Widget that you can use on your Twitter, Blogger, Myspace, WordPress, Live Journal and Friendster accounts.
The setup is so user friendly that once you customize it, your done. Try it out because it's free.

Simplaris Blogcast

In need of Blogging your RSS feeds to Facebook. Here is an easy way to do so with the help of Simplaris Blogcast.

This is how you do it as per PCworld.com

Simplaris Blogcast
What a pain it is to spend all that time writing a blog post...and then have to manually add it as a link in your feed using Facebook's "Post Link" feature. Make it simple--or rather, automated--by using Simplaris Blogcast. With this app, you simply paste in the URL for your blog's XML or RSS feed, and just like an RSS reader, Blogcast pulls in the most recent headlines and a digest (you decide how long) once a day (or immediately, depending on what blogging software you use). And for the truly lazy, it doesn't even have to be your own blog: Blogcast works with any feed you give it; but, alas, you can only bring in one feed at a time.

Uniblue Registry Editor

Having registry errors and can't seem to resolve the problems. Don't wait until your computer stops responding to fix the problem. Correct it now with Uniblue.

Fast Download

Advanced IP Scanner

Going crazy trying to figure out what current IP's your system is running. Use the Advanced IP Scanner to scan all your systems IP addresses for free.


Fast Download

All Experts

Need help on resolving a problem you can't seem to solve. All Experts can help you put the problem to rest with it's dedicated volunteer staff. When in doubt ask an expert.

Windows Icon Volume Missing

Missing the Windows Icon Volume button.
Hope this information will help you with help from en.allexperts.com


SYMPTOMS
On a Windows XP-based computer, you may experience one or both of the following behaviors: • The Volume icon is no longer displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
• When you try to add the volume control icon to the notification area (in the Sounds and Audio Devices utility in Control Panel, click to select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box on the Volume tab), you receive the following error message:
Windows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because the Volume Control program has not been installed. To install it use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
As a result, you cannot start the Volume Control program and adjust the volume and sound level settings of your computer.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Sndvol32.exe file is damaged or missing.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of Sndvol32.exe from the Windows XP compact disc to the system_root\System32 folder on your computer's hard disk. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent it from starting automatically.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. Type the following lines at the command prompt, pressing ENTER after each line, where CD-ROM drive is the drive letter of the computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that contains the Windows XP CD-ROM, and system_root is the path and folder name where the Windows system files are located (generally C:\Windows):
CD-ROM drive:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe


Note that there is a space between "ex_" and "system_root" in this command.

For example, if your computer's CD-ROM drive is drive E, and the folder that contains the Windows system files is C:\Windows, type the following lines at the command prompt (pressing ENTER after each line):
e:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
5. Type exit to quit the command prompt.
6. Verify that you can start Volume Control and that the Volume icon is displayed in the notification area (if you selected this option).

MORE INFORMATION
By default, the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area in Windows XP.

For additional information about how to display the volume control icon in the notification area, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
279435 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279435/EN-US/) HOW TO: Display the Volume Icon in the Notification Area in Windows
For additional information about icons that are displayed in the notification area, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
310578 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310578/EN-US/) Windows System Tray Icons
For additional information about how to troubleshoot sound problems, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
307918 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307918/EN-US/) HOW TO: Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP

Capture Window Screen Shots

This software will do what Windows can't do for you. Capturing Window screen shots in milliseconds with the mouse cursor. And if you don't want to install it on a computer. You can install it via portable.

Portable Download

Spam Fighting Software

It's always going to be out there and SPAM mail can be annoying. So when you decide that your ready to fight SPAM, take a look at these spam fighting links below.

Spam Fighter Standard
Cloud Desk for Outlook
I Hate Spam 5.0

USB cable Fix

Tired of damaging your USB cables or devices. This is the best solution for the USB fix.

Remove Outlook Duplicate Entries

Outlook has it's moments where when you sync it's files, it comes up with duplicate entries. Here is your best bet in removing these duplicate entries.

Identity Finder Home Ed

If you have a personal computer and always worried about the sensitive information that it can have. This software is a great buy. It detects credit card information and private data on your computer. You then can choose to delete or shred the information for security.

YouSendIt Outlook Add On

If your always sending large files in Outlook and mail keeps on coming back because the file is to big. You might want to look at YouSendIt.com Outlook Add On. Now sending a large file will be easier and simple to do.

Hard Drive to TV with no PC

Want to play HD on a television without a computer. This little device from Hong Kong make it's possible. The best part about it is that's it's affordable.

Verizon Laptop Connection via Cell Phone

Need a mobile connection to your laptop while on the road. Use the VZ Access Manager to help you get connected.

Software

FAQ

Make Free Widgets of your Site

Their are site's that try to cash in for things that are free and this site is a good freebie to turn any RSS web site into a free Widget. Just type in your hosted RSS feed and create a custom widget.

Activate Remote Desktop

Allow users to connect remotely

My Computer -> Properties and click the remote tab.
Make sure that Allow users to connect remotely to this computer box is checked.

Start -> All Programs ->Accessories -> Communications -> Remote Desktop Connection

Put More Widgets on to your Website

Feedzilla is letting anyone post free News widgets onto their website with their unique scripts. All you have to do is pick the news site and copy and paste the code onto your website.
This is a popular way to easily get hits and keep others from wanting to come back.

Turn an RSS Feed to a Widget

With widgetbox all you do is enter a list of RSS feeds and create a custom widget script to use for your web page to be followed by everyone. That simple and that easy. The only thing that I don't like is the monthly fee.

javascript:void(0)

Solar Trash Cans

Looks like Solar trash compactors are coming to Philadelphia real soon. The new plan stores more trash and will save the city millions in the years to come. Now my question is when will solar advertising be available.

Install Pad

Need to install all your applications at once. This software will save you time and make things simple. Just add on to the list and it downloads and installs the program for you one after the other. Not all applications work great with this software. For a list of working applications view the link below.

List of working Apps

Trackle Alerts

This new alert center will alert you of almost everything that's going around in your neighborhood.

ex.
severe weather
crime
real estate value
apartments for rent

Cell Phone Tethering

Tethering is the term for using a cell phone broadband on your laptop with a data plan. You connect your cell phone via usb cable and use your laptop to connect to the web through the cell phone's data plan. It works great with smart phones and with Window Mobile phones. If your in constant need of a broadband connection this is an in expensive way to go.

Using the software almost saves you half of the time
Pda Net
Pda Net Blackberry

For Nokia Phones use this

Google Latitude

Google latitude will keep track of your pals. It let's your smart phone and laptop keep track of your location via GPS. And when you need to contact them you can do so by either IM them or emailing them. Their are some privacy concerns but it's worth looking into.

Tripit

Need to organize all your travel plans into one. This program is your personal assistant that puts all your travel information into one.

Wolframalpha

Google better be prepared because if this new search engine starts getting smarter, this could be the new Google on the block.

You can give this new search engine mathematical problems and it will solve them.
ex. b log(x)
what is the meaning of life

Make iTunes work with any MP3 Player

This software works with iTunes and most MP3 players. Once the software is installed you just add the MP3 player and sync your music exactly the way you did with your current iPod. You no longer have to add additional software to sync your music into your MP3 player.

Disk Digger

This software is so advanced that it can even found VMWare's virtual machine trashed drives. I am impressed.

Free Drive Image

Need a Drive Image copy of your hard drive just in case one day your operating system crashes. Drive Image XML will do the job for free.

Outlook Tips

Outlook Tips

1-While Outlook is open hit the second key on the mouse to open Outlook in a New Window

2-Display Multiple Dates in the Outlook Calendar by clicking on a date and holding the Ctrl key and clicking additional dates. This will show you in the Outlook Calendar side by side.

3-If your using the flag in Outlook, you can also categorize it using different colors. Just right click on the flag and change the flag color.

4-To add email user's to your Outlook contacts account open message and on message right click on email address to add contacts to Outlook

Notifu via Sims

Need to send text messages to a group on multiple platforms and also need to verify if they received them. This application even works for international numbers.

Shmoop

Great resource for anyone looking for summarization, multimedia and help in literature, poetry and American history.

Rapid Share Plus

Automate the Rapid Share free limited account without waiting. The program saves you time on downloading, changing file names, start and stopping downloads and shut down your computer after files have been downloaded.


Download Rapid Share Plus

Use OpenDNS

Since the recent attached on DNS servers from criminals your best bet today is to use OpenDNS.
To do this do the following:
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet and click Network Sharing Center
Under task listed on the left click Manage Network Connections. In Manage Network Connections right click the icon representing your network card -> click properties and in the properties list click Internet Protocol Version 4. Click Properties button in the ensuing screen and select Use the following DNS server address button. Type in a primary address of 208.67.222.222 in the secondary address type 208.67.220.220 and click Ok.

Lockout Vista's unwanted Guest

If privacy is a must for your shared computer you should do the following. Prevent unwanted guest from guessing your admin password by allowing outsiders unlimited guesses at the admin password. You do this by clicking start -> Local Security Policy -> Choose Account Lockout Threshold and at the prompt enter the number of invalid log-ins you'll accept. This will close out your outsiders unlimited guesses window.

Find Vista's double Firewall

Have a program that is being block by the Windows firewall but can't seem to still get net access. Check out Vista's double Firewall to see if that program has access. But this will be difficult to find because it's not in the Windows Firewall setting. Your best bet is to go to Windows search and type the following wf.msc and press ENTER. This will open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
You then scroll down to Outbound Rules and then New Rule in the upper right corner. Then you select the program path for the application you require access to. For each program you want internet access you have to allow the connection and create a new rule for every app otherwise you will not get net acess.

Never Loose Anything Again

This new GPS tracking device is excellent on locating your luggage, pets and people. Just hookup to pets collar, suitcase, keychain and then logon to the website to find where it is within thirty feet away. You can even track how fast the item is going, just in case someone was driving. I am just a little upset on it's battery life which is just seven days.

Black Bar over Text in Adobe

Now that everyone is going paperless all these scan documents are now lying on your computer or storage hard drive open for access. If your concern on security for these documents you can black out the text for these .PDF files but it will require third party software. The only downside about this is that the document will be altered from it's original state and you'll probably lose it's search ability.

Cell Phone Data Eraser

We already know about the news what happened when in the 2009 campaign staffers sold there Blackberrys and left valuable information on their phones. Now will Cell Phone Data Eraser your worries are no longer needed.

Speed Up Shutdown, Logoff & Restart

If you have XP, Vista or Windows 7 this new utility will help you shutdown, Logoff and Restart your computer faster than you normally would. I just don't understand why Windows has to rely on another program to do this.

System Booster

Delete Backup Hotfix Folder

If you have a Windows Server, at times the C drive will contain hidden Hotfix folders that are maintain in the Server and taking away valuable space. These files usually start with $ character. In order to delete the files create in Notepad a file named DeleteHotFixBackups and copy and paste the script below to later change the file extension to .bat
Please note that deleting HotFixes is risky if your trying to uninstall a particular HotFix. Also you can accidentally delete backup folders because some backup folder do begin with $.

DeleteHotFixBackups.bat

C:
CD %WINDIR%
Del kb*.log
For /F "usebackq delims=" %%W in ('dir/d/b/ah $*.*') Do RD %%W /S /Q

Panda Internet Security 2009 free for 3 months

Another freebie but you have to act fast. These freebies go by so quickly. Once they're up it's only a matter of time before they shut them down because of the high demand.

Here is a list of Panda's Key Security Features

Anti-Malware Engine
Personal Firewall
Advanced Proactive Protection
Anti-Phishing Filter
Anti-Rootkit Technology
Anti-Banking Trojan Engine
Anti-Spam Filter
Web Filter
Parental Control
Backup & Restore
Personal Information Filter

I Heart Music

It's a new music site that takes recordings from unknown artists. So if your into the music industry and have yet to be seen. This is an excellent site to send your demo for feedback. It today's market, you never know.
Beside's that the website also has a links for i heart radio with 750 stations. Not bad for a music site. I wish MTV would of hopped on to this plan a long time ago.

Eraser

Want to always erase your browser history so that others don't see what you don't want them to see. This software can help you hide your tracks by over writing the browser cache over and over.


Other Link

Another Excel

EditGrid is another alternate online spread sheet that you might want to look at if your done using Microsoft Excel. It specializes in financial data that gives you more of what regular Excel should do for you.
There are some diadvantages but it does take Excel to the next level.

Excel without the Math

Looking for an Excel spread sheet without the Math. LogiXML VizLytics can make things very simple by slicing and dicing data in many different ways.

Convert Youtube Videos to MP3

Again here is another link to convert your favorite YouTube videos to MP3. Hopefully this link will not go away like the privious ones that I posted in the past.

Vdeo2Mp3

You can also use the Firefox add on extension to make your life simple.

You Tube MP 3

Energizer Portable Battery Pack

Energizer has now created a portable solar battery pack. Just plug in your portable device, shine it against the sun and let the little bunny do the rest. Energizer just keeps on going.

Office 2007 Annoyance

If you have Office 2007 and are annoyed with some of its features. Here are the fixes to correct them or just make them go away.

1- Add Features to the Quick Access Toolbar
Click the little down arrow on the right edge of the toolbar. You'll then see
commands like Open, Quick Print and Spelling & Grammer. Click any of them to
add to the Quick Access Toolbar. Likewise click any already check item to
remove them from the toolbar. If there is a feature that doesn't appear you
just right click on any icon and choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar, the same
goes if you want to remove them.
2- Remove the Quick Access Toolbar
This is a must if your had enough of it. To turn it off click on the Office
button and choose Word Options. Clear the check box for Show Mini Toolbar
on selection and press ok.

Windows XP folder Ownership

Reinstalled Windows XP but now you can view your files that were in your My Documents folder. What you have is a violation of the ownership folder and hopefully this link will fix it.

Link

If not your best bet is to copy all the files that are someone in your c drive and reformat Windows completely.

Don't Do it to Windows

Yes the following is a waste of time on Windows.
It's your choice on believing or not.

1- Vista multiple core improves boot time
There is an option in Msconfig utility that lets you set the number of processors for boot time and by default it's set to off.

2- Clearing prefetch directory (or cache) improves start time
Actually all this does in most cases is extends the boot time.

3- Disabling QoS and IPv6 will improve bandwidth and web performance
I still can't find any good enough reason to do so.

4- Turning off System Restore improves performance
I wouldn't chance risking my backups.

5- Clearing out cached and temp files improves performance, especially in web browser.

6- Disabling the last access time stamp will boost performance.
I wouldn't suggest on doing this because one day this might just help you resolve a known problem.

Do It to Windows

Here are a few Windows tweaks that are worth doing

Do
1- Disabling XP's indexing saves on performance

2- In Vista write caching will improve SATA drive performance
To do this go to Explorer right click drive you want to speed up and select
properties -> click Hardware tab and -> select properties -> Policies tab and check both of the boxes beneath "Optimize for performance"

3- Disable unused network connections will improve boot time.

4- Tweak virtual will improve performance
To do this go to the Control Panel -> Advance under performance click Settings -> Advanced. In Virtual memory module click change -> custom size then up both Initial and Maximum size to roughly double your amount of RAM. Click Set and ok.

5- Ready Boost will improve system performance

6- Eliminate the Recent Documents / Recent Items folder with a registry hack
In XP install TweakUI and browse to Explorer then uncheck Allow Recent Documents on Start Menu. In Vista right click the taskbar and click Start Menu tab and uncheck Store and display a list of recently opened files.

7- Turn off the Windows splash screen will save time off your boot.
In XP at the run prompt type msconfig -> click the boot.ini tab and select
the /NOGUIBOOT option. Vista is similar instead its select the No GUI Boot option.

8- Defragmenting your hard drive improves performance

Kill Disk

Great application to help you wipe out a hard drive sensitive information that can be of value to others. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Remove Outlook Express

Having problems with Outlook Express or don't see they need for Windows to take up space when you need it the most.
Just remove Outlook Express if you really don't even use it.

Go to Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk CleanUp -> pick C drive if it gives you a choice and once Disk Cleanup opens up select the More Options tab.
In More Options click on Windows Components and select Outlook Express to remove it from your computer.

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or go to DOS and type the following commands
cd\ ENTER
cd\windows\system32 ENTER
osuninst.exe ENTER

Office Diagnostics

Having problems with your Office applications and can't seem to resolve them. Try Office Diagnostics and it just might eliminate those problems.

Map a Network Drive in Vista

It can be a little tricky when you compare it with Windows XP. But if you read the information carefully, you should be connected in no time.

Vista Versions

In the market for Windows Vista and still don't know which version to purchase. This link will help you decide which version comes with the features your looking to buy.

Solar Notebooks

Solar notebooks are currently out with at least 3 hours of life. Hopefully within time they will meet the same standards of any notebook.

TwitterFeed

Need help to setup your Twitter account to read your RSS feeds. Not a problem with the help of Twitter Feed. This site helps you transmit your RSS feeds to your Twitter account the easy way. I just wished the site was a little user friendly.


Helpful Links
Take RSS feeds to Twitter
Twitter Feed

Texthog

Need an easier way to keep track of your expenses while on the road. Try Texthog and see how simple things can be. Texthog keeps tracks of your expenses via text message. You just sent a text message to Texthog and it stores the text messages for your to later review. You then put all your expenses together to show proof or to be reimbursed. The program still lacks some accounting fundamentals but it's very simple for the traveler on the go.

Online People Search Engines

Here's an excellent site to find out what personal information about you, that is available online. It can help you to opt out of certain websites and take control of your privacy. At least you know what others know about you.

Air Cooler Device

This air cooling device is making a big hit with policemen and the military. And if your constantly on the road. This might be a great solution for you to keep cool.
Worth the price if you always want to be cool.

Buy Me

Sugar

Ever wonder how many cubes of sugar into the things that you regularly eat. Here is a great link to remember.

Internship for Women

If your a women over fourty and looking for an internship. This web site is excellent to help you fine tune your web technology skills. Think of it as a great crash course to update your computer skills.

Block Cell Phone Text Messaging

Here is a great way to block unwanted text messages.
Works with most carriers but this link is setup up only for Verizon Wireless customers.

Go to the above link and block all text messages from web and email and allow only text messages sent to Nickname@vtext.com that way only your close friends who you text to will be able to send you text messages.

Flash Resumes

There has been lots of controversy in the past few months on online Resumes. Although this is a difficult time for everyone. The job market is jammed with millions of resumes and online resumes are a way to be noticed faster.
Just be cautious on who you give access to your online resume account and remember that with identity theft. It just makes it easier for thieves to steal your identity. So try to make your online resume brief and leave out the personal information for now.

IE 8 an Artist Dream come True

If you love to customize your browser then IE 8 will be a nice add on to your computer as long as your willing to give up the extra memory and space. I still can't see the point on giving up my space for IE 8.

IE 8 Memory Hog

The reports are coming in for IE 8 and even though it's an improvement to IE 7 it sure does eat up a lot of memory. So get ready to dish out at least 500mb.

Free Museums Admissions

Every now and then I find these great offers that I love to share with everyone. Check to see which museums in your area qualify.



Free Admission to 46 Different Museums (Target)
Target is offering Free Admission to 46 Different Museums!

There's always something exciting happening in the arts: a touring exhibition, a concert in the park, a favorite play, a great family outing at a local museum.





Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix - Target Kids Corner
Free arts activities with paid garden admission Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix AZ, 85008-3437
480-481-8115

California African American Museum, Los Angeles - Target Sundays at CAAM
Free First Sundays
600 State Drive
Los Angeles CA, 90037-1267
213-744-7432

Asian Art Museum, San Francisco - Target Tuesdays at Asian Art Museum
Free First Tuesdays
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco CA, 94102-4734

Centro Cultural De La Raza - Sunday Zapateado presented by Target
Free Second Sundays, 2 p.m.
2125 Park Blvd.
Balboa Park
San Diego CA, 92101
619-235-6135

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Target Free Holiday Mondays
Free Admission, MLK Day 1/21; President's Day 2/18; Memorial Day 5/26; Labor Day 9/1; Veteran's Day 9/11; Columbus Day 10/13
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
323-857-6000

Children’s Museum of LaHabra - Target Free First Saturdays
301 S. Euclid Street LaHabra, CA 90631
562-905-9793

Target Free Family Saturdays
359 E. First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414

Museo de las Americas, Denver - Target Free Family Days
Free First Saturdays
861 Santa Fe Drive
Denver CO, 80204
303-571-4401

The Children's Museum of Denver - Target First Tuesday Nights
Free First Tuesdays, 4–8 pm
2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver CO, 80211
303-433-7444

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage
Free performances every day
2700 F Street, NW
Washington D.C., 20566
800-444-1324

Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville - Target Free Wednesday Nights
Free admission every Wednesday, 5–9 p.m.
333 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202 USA
904-366-6911

Young at Art Children's Museum
Target First Fridays
Free First Fridays, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
11584 West State Road 84
Davie, FL 33325
954-424-0085

KidCity: The Children's Museum of Tampa - Target Free First Fridays
Free First Fridays, 5–8 p.m.
7550 North Boulevard
Tampa FL, 33604
813-935-8441

Miami Children's Museum - Target Free Third Fridays
Free Third Fridays, 3–9 p.m.
980 Mac Arthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
305-373-5437

Chicago Children's Museum - Target Free First Mondays
Free admission for kids 15 and under. First Monday of every month, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
700 East Grand Avenue, Navy Pier
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
Chicago IL, 60611
312-527-1000

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago - Target Free Tuesdays
Free every Tuesday
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL, 60611
312-280-2660

Congo Square Theatre, Chicago - Target Saturday Matinees
2-for-1 Tickets, Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Various locations
Chicago, IL 60657
312-587-2292

Lookingglass Theatre Company, Chicago - Target Saturday Matinees
Buy One, Get One Free, Saturday performances at 3 p.m.
821 North Michigan Avenue
Water Tower Water Works
Chicago IL, 60611
312-337-0665

Art Institute of Chicago - Target Free Evenings
Free General Admission every Thursday, 5–9 p.m.
Free General Admission every Friday from Memorial Day until Labor Day, 5–9 p.m.
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL, 60603-6110
312-443-3600

The Field Museum - Target Free Second Mondays
Free admission every second Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
312-922-9410

National Museum of Mexican Art - Target Free Admission at the NMMA
Free admission every day during museum hours, 10 a.m–5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
312-738-1503

Millennium Park Family Fun Festival Presented by Target
June 3–September 1, 2008 Daily, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Summer-long free festival of music, performances and family activities for all ages, seven days a week in the Millennium Park Family Fun Activity Tent and on the Jay Pritzker Pavillion Performance Stage.

Chicago Children's Choir - Target Free Family Concert in Millennium Park
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.

Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Target Family Nights
Free First Thursdays, 4–8 p.m.
3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-334-3322

The Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston - Target Free Thursday Nights
Free every Thursday, 5–9 p.m.
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100

Boston Children's Museum- Target $1 Friday Nights
$1 Admission every Friday, 5–9 p.m.
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-426-8855

Flint Institute of Arts - Target Free Saturdays
Free every Saturday
1120 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503
810-234-1695

Arab American National Museum, Dearborn - Target Family Free Sundays
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn MI, 48126
313-582-2266

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit - Target Free First Sundays
315 East Warren
Detroit MI, 48201
313-494-5800

Walker Art Center, Minneapolis - Target Free Thursday Nights
Every Thursday night from 5–9 p.m.
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN, 55403
612-375-7600

Minnesota Children's Museum - Target Free 3rd Sundays
10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul MN, 55102
651-225-6001

The Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum - Target Free Family Nights
Free Third Fridays, 5:30–9 p.m.
516 S. Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-822-8900

The Coterie Theatre - Kansas City - Target Saturday Matinees
2-for-1 tickets on Saturdays
Crown Center
2450 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-474-6552

The Black Repertory Theatre, St. Louis - Target Next Generation Family Matinee Series
2-for-1 Tickets, free admission for ages 8-18 with purchase of one adult ticket - Thursday and Saturday Matinees - Performances at The Grandel Theatre
3610 Grandel Square
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
314-534-3810

Museum of Modern Art - Target Free Friday Nights
Free Fridays, 4–8 p.m.
11 West 53 Street
New York NY, 10019
212-708-9400

Brooklyn Museum - Target First Saturdays
Free First Saturdays, 5–11 p.m.
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn NY, 11238
718-638-5000

Children's Museum of Manhattan - Target Free First Friday Nights
212 West 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
212-721-1234

New Museum for Contemporary Art - Target First Saturdays for Families
235 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
212-219-1222

Mint Museum of Art - Target Family Fun Saturdays
Family activities on Second Saturdays, 10:30–12:30 p.m. Free admission for kids 15 and under with adult purchase
2730 Randolph Road
Charlotte NC, 28207
704-337-2000

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Community Festivals
Check www.rockhall.com for dates. Free family festival and entertainment.
One Key Plaza
Cincinnati OH, 44114
216-781-ROCK

Please Touch Museum - Target First Wednesdays
5–7 p.m.
210 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-963-0667

Amon Carter Museum - Target Family Fun Days
Family Activities on second Sundays, Noon to 5 p.m.
beginning November 11, 2007
Admission is always free!
3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-1933

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Target First Free Sundays
Free First Sundays, 12:15–7 p.m.
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
713-639-7300

Nasher Sculpture Center - Target First Saturdays
Free admission from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on first Saturdays
2001 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-242-5100

Victory Media Network Outdoor Digital Art Gallery at Victory Park
Starting March 23, 2007
Free and open to the public daily
Victory Plaza
2500 Victory Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219

Seattle Art Museum - First Free Saturdays presented by Target at the Seattle Asian Art Museum
Free First Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
1400 East Prospect Street
Seattle WA, 98112-3303
206-654-3100

Vista Service Pak 2

It's about time and I hope this time Microsoft fixed all the bugs that people have been complaining about the first time they used Vista.


Links
32 bit
32 bit Fast Download
64 bit
Windows Server 2008
Vista & Server 2008

How the Internet Works

I hope this video teaches you something. It is so difficult to try to teach people about the Internet when still people refuse to want to learn.

Google Maps good in India

Google just keeps on going with it's Google Maps. Now if your traveling to India Google Maps can help you to get to your destinations. It's only a matter of time before Google Maps will be symbolized as the new world Atlas map.

Feed Demon 3.0

Now you can read your favorite feeds from Google reader via your desktop with the help of Feed Demon. It's just another great way to read your RSS feeds via Google and Feed Demon.

Office SP 2

Yes Office 2007 Service Pack 2 is out and hopefully this time Microsoft fixed those pesky bugs that were annoying you when you first installed it.

Direct Link

Fast Download Link

Vista SP2 Blocker

If your looking for the Vista SP2 Blocker, here it is again. I can't blame some companies for blocking the SP2 update. Because of Microsoft games in incompatibility.

Vista SP2 Notable Changes

It's important always to read this information before doing a service pack. You never know what can go wrong especially when it's with Microsoft.

Twitter Hacked Again

For all those Twitter users beware, it's not the first time that Twitter has been hacked and it's only a matter of time before Twitter will be a hackers tweak.

In IE8 Place the Menu Bar Above the Address Bar

It's an easy windows registry tweak, just make sure your careful and backup your windows registry just in case something goes wrong.

Smallest Transflash

Or if you want to be more specific it's the smallest thumb drive that many users already use on a regular basis. This is the beginning of smaller flash drives to come.

Free Resume, business Cards & Faxes

Yes it's true and you better hurry up because it only last until to May 30,2009. All of course by compliments of Office Depot. I guess they figure that in the future you'll remember them and still come back for other services.

New Wedding Websites

It looks like wedding planners are at it again with the new Wedding websites. You know can send a wedding invite via email and even arrange hotel arrangements for visitors who come out of town. I must amazed by this main idea.

Swine Flu Tracking

Yes now the deadly Flu that's terrorizing the world is being tracked. And you can see how deadly this new virus can spread easily throughtout the world.


Swine Flu Route

100 DvD's on 1 Disk

Yes it's possible with G.E. to put 100 DvD's onto one Disk. Now all we have to do is make it affordable for everyone to use.

where is George

This is a Great site to find out how far your money travels. Who knew how far money can travel. Try it and you'll be surprise.

Sony Tiny Keyboard

Sony once again has zapped the big keyboard to a pocket size version. The wireless keyboard is a must have for travelers on the go. And as for the price, well let's just say it's still not that bad.

SATA Dock

These SATA dock devices just get better and better as time goes by. Now you can easily do a backup with a touch of a button. For the price it's a steal.

Solar Power

Is Solar Power energy for you? If you have the money and want to go green. This is a great way to save energy and money. It all depends on your location and commitment to be green.

U.S. New $100- Bill

Here's the information on the new $100- bill from the U.S. treasury. It just amazes me on how much security measures our country goes through to make sure no one counterfeits.

Also for more education research on $100- bills see this Link

Bluetooth 3.0 is HERE

The new standards are an increase in data rate and decrease in power. I just wish manufactures would push selling all products with Bluetooth.

SolChat

SolChat is a new type of solar power bluetooth that attaches to your car and act's like a speaker phone. I just hope for the price this gadget lives up to it's price.

Internode Monthly Usage Meter

Here is another Firefox Add-on to monitor your broadband monthly upload and download speeds. It a must have for individuals who always want to know their broadband speeds.

New iPod Shuffle

As the technology gets better with the iPod Shuffle, Apple looks at cheaper ways to make it's product. You pay $79 dollars when Apple just makes it for $21.77.