Windows
To Do List – When You Buy A New Computer/Install A New OS
When I buy a new computer or reinstall my operating system, I have a list of applications that I install and a few system tweaks that I perform. I do all of this before doing anything else with my new computer/OS installation. In this article, I’m going to give you a complete rundown of it [...]
Saving Your Settings In Windows XP
Configuring a new computer with all your personalized settings can be very time consuming and annoying. Fortunately, Windows XP makes it simple for you to transfer your files and settings from one computer to another. Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, you can avoid having to completely reconfigure a new computer by transferring some [...]
Sending Web Pages By Outlook
In response to Diana Huggins’ article, Viewing Web Pages In Outlook 2002, Gnomie Jack Bremer writes: As an extra-nifty feature, once you are on the page in Outlook, you can send that entire page as an e-mail! Browse to the page as detailed in the main tip. Click the Action menu Click “Send Web-page by [...]
XFilesDialog
I don’t know whether it’s some sort of Windows Kiss of Death thing that I have going, but ever since first using Windows, there have been some issues that have permanently plagued me. And no matter what I do, I just can’t resolve them.
Opening the Personal Door Again
You know what I haven’t done in a long time for everybody? Minute movie madness! Er, a weekly video. Perhaps now, more Gnomies have access to broadband – and can better enjoy our madcap antics. I used to sit ‘em inside the sidebar (for folks to routinely ignore), but I’m thinking about including extended narrative [...]
Configuring The Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall has been in Windows XP since it was released. With Service Pack 2, Microsoft has shined the spotlight on the firewall as a key component to keeping your computer safe on the Internet.
Save Yourself Some Gmail Clicking
If you’ve been tinkering with Gmail but haven’t made a full-scale switch to it, this handy little application may be just enough to push you over the edge. GTray allows you to combine the portability and storage capacity of Gmail with the frequent alerts of a typical e-mail client.
JFTP
One of the things that I love about FTP is how fast it allows you to access the server. All you have to do is open up your FTP client, choose the site you want to login to, and click connect. It’s quick and simple – just what the doctor ordered. If you’re a frequent [...]
sodaplay
Do you remember using building toys such as Legos and Erector Sets? These toys were fun because they actually allowed you to do something constructive. This was much better than that brainless red doll that shook violently when you touched it. I think it was called something like Seizure Me Elmo. I’ve heard from reputable [...]
Pesky XP Shortcut Arrows, Begone!
Q: I’m running Windows XP, and have grown tired of that pesky little arrow that appears on all of my shortcuts. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. How can I easily get rid of it?
