I am glad to see now that there are a few alternatives to the bug invested Adobe acrobat software. It's a shame that it's time to say goodbye to Adobe but this is what happens when a company gets too big. They just get sloppy.
Alternative Acrobat
PDF Hammer
PDF Direct & Quick View
Sumatra
PDF Exchange View
Cool PDF Reader
5/9/09
Show Desktop Icon
If you had the show desktop icon at one time and now it's missing. This is how you restore the link onto your desktop.
WinXP
type Start -> Run -> type regsvr32/n/i:u shell32.dll and press Enter
a dialog should tell you that the process succeeded.
Now you need to restore the icon in the toolbar
To restore it either reboot or do the following select Start -> Run -> type as is with quotes "%appdata%\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch" and press Enter
Now it will show in the Quick Launch bar.
In Vista
download the file labeled 'ShowDesktop.zip' from HowToGeek.com and then open the file and drag it to the Quick Launch bar.
WinXP
type Start -> Run -> type regsvr32/n/i:u shell32.dll and press Enter
a dialog should tell you that the process succeeded.
Now you need to restore the icon in the toolbar
To restore it either reboot or do the following select Start -> Run -> type as is with quotes "%appdata%\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch" and press Enter
Now it will show in the Quick Launch bar.
In Vista
download the file labeled 'ShowDesktop.zip' from HowToGeek.com and then open the file and drag it to the Quick Launch bar.
5/8/09
DTV Digital Receivers
Getting ready to go digital in June and still need a digital receiver. Well here is the link to get the Digital TV Receiver. Otherwise if you already have a DirecTv box and getting cable service, you should not be affected.
5/7/09
Adobe 9.1 Lite
Have Adobe but can't stand that it eats up a lot of space. Take a new look at Adobe 9.1 Lite . Takes less space and hopefully it's going to be bug free.
5/6/09
iAntivirus 1.35 for MAC
If you have a MAC machine and still have no antivirus software. Fear no more with this free MAC iAntivirus software. It's better to have something than nothing.
5/5/09
Web page Forms
Want to create a mailing list, survey response list or just any other forms for your website. This site is a starter and prices may vary on services that you need.
5/4/09
IE 8 Headaches
In just a few days most users of IE 8 either switched their browsers back to IE 7 or are going to Microsoft's competitors. Can you blame them when the new IE 8 eats up 4 gig of hard drive space.
5/3/09
More Office Shortcuts via web browser
Here are some more Microsoft Shortcuts via Internet Explorer.
Outlook
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Outlook.exe
Power Point Viewer
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\pptview.exe
Word
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\winword.exe
Access
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSAccess.exe
Outlook
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Outlook.exe
Power Point Viewer
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\pptview.exe
Word
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\winword.exe
Access
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSAccess.exe
5/2/09
Create an Excel Shortcut onto your desktop
Open up Internet Explorer and type the following command.
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\excel.exe
save the file onto your desktop and easily access excel on your computer
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\excel.exe
save the file onto your desktop and easily access excel on your computer
5/1/09
Area Code's
Are you getting tired of just getting calls from different area codes, who you don't know? Next time use this map has reference to help you narrow down your searches.
4/30/09
History of the Game Consoles
Gaming consoles have been around for a few years and lately things are just getting better. If you were an old gamer here are some memories to enjoy.
4/29/09
IE8 is Here
Internet Explorer 8 is finally here and here is what's new like fast accelerator, web slices, instant search address, smart address bar , domain highlightening, enhanced tab browsing and InPrivate .
Get IE 8 Now
Get IE 8 Now
4/28/09
Power.com
New online social groups helps you keep track of all your friends in one place. No need to jump from website to website to see what everyone is doing. It's all now in one place.
4/27/09
Loopt
Turn your mobile phone into a social compass. Now you'll know when friends are nearby and be able to know what great events are going on every where you go.
4/26/09
Qipit
Took a picture with a mobile phone and now you want to convert it to pdf, or just have a file that's on your phone that needs a pdf conversion. Well this software is a excellent choice and it's free.
4/25/09
Kingston Charger
This Kingston Pocket Booster for mobile phones is a great idea with an excellent price tag to it. You can charge almost anything and it will expend you mobile capabilities a little longer. I don't understand why it took so long for products like these to be made.
4/24/09
SafeHouse
Need to protect your files on your computer, but don't know where to start. Just install SafeHouse and password protect your files from intruders. It's security at it's best.
4/23/09
Free Fax
You can fax for free for now with the exception that you'll fax with free advertisement. It's not a bad deal as long as the other party is ok with unlimited advertisements.
4/22/09
Next Bus
Want to know when the next bus or train will arrive. No need to try to figure this out. Get the information now in real time.
4/21/09
Microsoft Folder Share
Need to Sync your folders constantly. Use Microsoft free folder share and enjoy your files every where you go for free.
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