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.