Looking for a security software to protect your computer from net threats. It's more reliable than most of the current security softwares in the market today but it comes with a price. If your looking for a Vista version, you still have a long waiting period to go. Otherwise the software is suitable for existing versions.
2/17/08
2/16/08
Turn Vista Sleep Button To Shut Down
Simple tip to easily turn a useless button to a regular shut down command. Go to the Control Panel -> System Maintenance -> Power Options under Power Plan -> change plan settings and then click -> change advanced power settings -> Expanded power buttons and lid and then -> Start Menu power button. Highlight settings and choose Shut down from the pull down menu.
2/15/08
Change your Logon Screen
Tired of your own plain logon screen. Go to tinyurl to change the background.
Or if that doesn't work check this site.
Or if that doesn't work check this site.
2/14/08
Add Locations to the Save in Sidebar
Here is an easier step to add locations in the Save in side bar.
In DOS type gpedit.msc then go to -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Windows Explorer -> Common Open File Dialog then double click -> Items Displayed in Places Bar. Here you can five locations.
In DOS type gpedit.msc then go to -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Windows Explorer -> Common Open File Dialog then double click -> Items Displayed in Places Bar. Here you can five locations.
2/13/08
Build a Button
Tired of running commands to shut down or restart windows. Build a Button to make your job easier.
Right click on your desktop and select New -> Shortcut -> in the Pop up window type Shutdown -s -t 04 to create a shutdown shortcut. And for restarting type shutdown -r -t 04. Then all you do is drag them to the Quick Start Menu for easier access.
Right click on your desktop and select New -> Shortcut -> in the Pop up window type Shutdown -s -t 04 to create a shutdown shortcut. And for restarting type shutdown -r -t 04. Then all you do is drag them to the Quick Start Menu for easier access.
2/12/08
Microsoft Sync Toy
Don't have a good backup utility. Try Microsoft Sync Toy to do your daily backups. At least it's Microsoft.
2/11/08
Notepad Upgrade
Like notepad but looking for something more advanced. Check out the new Notepad upgrade. It's more like a drag and drop documents, multimedia and more.
2/9/08
Fix a File Corruption in DOS
If you have a file corruption in Windows and want to fix the file do the following in DOS.
Type in the cmd line sfc /scannow to run XP's system File checker.
This will check all your files and correct any damaged files. Just make your your Windows CD is near by when scanning.
Type in the cmd line sfc /scannow to run XP's system File checker.
This will check all your files and correct any damaged files. Just make your your Windows CD is near by when scanning.
2/8/08
Add Actions to Power Point
Here is a great tip to add actions to a Power Point presentation.
They move one slide to another easily navigating your presentations.
Create an Action Button
All you do is go to the insert tab and from the illustration group, select Shapes - Action Buttons and choose the shape to use. Select the Action Button information and drag to create the shape on the side. When the Action settings dialog appears click Hyperlink to click the Slide entry, choose the slide to link to and click OK twice.
Using a Return Action
If an Action button links to a hidden or out of sequence slide add a Return Action button on the linked slide to bring the user back where they came from. From the AutoShapes list select Action Buttons, Return, drag it onto the slide and accept the default setting. Hyperlink to Last slide viewed.
Action Buttons as Navigation Systems
To create a navigation systems that appears on all slides, from the View tab choose Slide Master and the Shapes list. Back, Next, Beginning and End and accept the default configuration for each. Click Normal View to return to working with your slides. Take care not to place anything over the button or they will not work.
They move one slide to another easily navigating your presentations.
Create an Action Button
All you do is go to the insert tab and from the illustration group, select Shapes - Action Buttons and choose the shape to use. Select the Action Button information and drag to create the shape on the side. When the Action settings dialog appears click Hyperlink to click the Slide entry, choose the slide to link to and click OK twice.
Using a Return Action
If an Action button links to a hidden or out of sequence slide add a Return Action button on the linked slide to bring the user back where they came from. From the AutoShapes list select Action Buttons, Return, drag it onto the slide and accept the default setting. Hyperlink to Last slide viewed.
Action Buttons as Navigation Systems
To create a navigation systems that appears on all slides, from the View tab choose Slide Master and the Shapes list. Back, Next, Beginning and End and accept the default configuration for each. Click Normal View to return to working with your slides. Take care not to place anything over the button or they will not work.
2/7/08
Pen USB Drive with Linux
Want to install Linux on a pen drive. Here is a great web site to help you achieve that goal. All you do is download a 400 mb file and install it on a pen drive and reboot. Linux now will be running on your pen drive.
2/6/08
Microsoft free tech help for Virus & Spyware
Yes it is free support from Microsoft if you need help getting rid of Virus and Spyware. Just give them a call at 866-PCSAFETY ( 866-727-2338 ).
2/5/08
Create your Own Custom Logo in Windows
If you ever wonder how OEM vendors customize there computer's with their own logo. Here is how they do it. Open up any photo editing program and create a pixel image 180x114 pixel. Save the image as a bitmap and name it oemlogo.bmp then place it in c:\windows\system32. Then create a notepad file the same folder and save it as oeminfo.ini - this file is usually contains customer support information but you can omit that as long as you use the following format.
[General]
Manufacturer=Elite PC
Model =Dream Machine
[Support Information]
line1=For even more great tips visit
line2=www.plasencia.us
[General]
Manufacturer=Elite PC
Model =Dream Machine
[Support Information]
line1=For even more great tips visit
line2=www.plasencia.us
2/4/08
Copying Files & Saying No To All
If your copying files and there is a duplicate file name you usually select Yes to All and it goes a long way until the files finish copying. But there is no No To All when copying files, so to force Windows to repeat the command over and over again. All you have to do is hold down the SHIFT key the first time you say No and it should repeat again and again.
2/3/08
Symantec 3 user Rip Off
Consumer beware when they buy a Symantec 3 user license.
The day when you install the first license is the day that your license is activated for all three users. So let's say if you never get to use the third license. The day you install the third license. Even though you never used it, it expires when the first license was installed. It's a rip off because your paying for something that you may never use. So before you buy make sure you have three computers that need a new license.
The day when you install the first license is the day that your license is activated for all three users. So let's say if you never get to use the third license. The day you install the third license. Even though you never used it, it expires when the first license was installed. It's a rip off because your paying for something that you may never use. So before you buy make sure you have three computers that need a new license.
2/2/08
Vista for Beginners
Heard so much commotion about Microsoft Vista but haven't really learned enough. Try the great tutorial sites to learn what Vista can do to you.
Vista 4 Beginners
Vista via Lifehacker
Oreillynet
Vista 4 Beginners
Vista via Lifehacker
Oreillynet
2/1/08
Jumpcut
Want to create your own movie using your own music and pictures online. Jumpcut is your new friend to make your movie come to life. It will only make your very creative.
1/29/08
Hulu Free Television
Want free television for your computer. Simple just sign up for Hulu and watch free television on the web. Why pay for it, when it's free.
1/28/08
Cyberlink Live
Want to watch television, see photo's, share videos, play music, monitor web cams and download documents. Then Cyberlink Live is what you need to be looking at. The software basically is installed on your main home computer in which you install the remote access software to view all the above. It turns your computer in to a multimedia device that you can share with friends and family.
1/27/08
Sync Files Using a USB
Like to use USB thumb drives. Here is a great tip on how to use Windows Briefcase to Sync all the files from your USB drive into your computer. By clicking on the file in the flash drive window -> click New -> and then Briefcase. Copy one or more folders as a Sync copy. To Sync the thumbdrive files with the computer files just click on the new Briefcase file and click UPDATE ALL.
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