Windows
Creating Fast E-mail Replies Pt. III
Part I covers using mail merge, Part II addresses using the e-mail client’s template feature, and this one is about third party software. It isn’t just for creating fast e-mail replies, but also for speeding up repetitive typing of anything. Here’s the text file of the first two parts for printing or using offline.
Updating Your Windows XP CD With SP2
So we’ve all decided we need SP2 for XP because, despite its flaws, it really improves security in IE and the new firewall is actually working. But SP2 is a long install and, should you need to crash your system, you really don’t want to have to go through installing XP then doing a massive [...]
Digging Up Dirt Online
Have you ever wanted to run a background check on someone? Perhaps an odd neighbor, new suitor, or potential babysitter? Running a background check isn’t tough these days. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, you can dig up that dirt with a handful of clicks. If something just doesn’t seem right, you don’t have [...]
EDIT for PowerPoint
PowerPoint is another one of those “how did the world function without it?” applications. Personally I still remember what it was like to prepare overhead charts by hand. Slow, basic, amateur looking, and nasty. PowerPoint changed everything.
MoreGoogle v1.0
MoreGoogle is a nifty add-on (BHO) for Internet Explorer that automatically adds preview images to your Google search results. There are no additional toolbars to open – the program inserts the thumbnails directly into the Google search results whenever you perform a Google search.
eRideShare
With gas prices so high these days, it can be a real challenge to travel on a budget. Of course, driving that Hummer around probably isn’t helping matters much. One of the most tedious travel chores is the daily commute to work. If you know someone who goes to the same area for work that [...]
I've Made The Switch From IE To Firefox! But…
Q: I’ve made the switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox as you guys have recommended, and I couldn’t be happier! It’s a fantastic browser that has so much to offer. I know that Firefox is pretty secure, but do I still need to worry about privacy issues?
Cautious Cleanups
Computer cleanup isn’t so simple anymore. Don’t think your spyware or virus checker will do it for you. This tip (below) is something I used to know but forgot about. It’s just what you need to get some pests out of your startup menu. Make a fresh start. Accelerate your Windows startup by disabling programs [...]
Using Account Lockout
Another way you can secure your computer is to configure an account lockout policy. This eliminates the possibility of someone sitting down at your computer and continuously attempting to guess your user name and password. An account lockout policy will do just that: lockout an account after a certain number of failed logon attempts. So [...]
No More Free Outlook Connection For Hotmail – Spammers To Blame
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be offering its service that allows users to connect to their Hotmail and MSN accounts using Outlook and Outlook Express for free. Citing exploitation by spammers, Microsoft will begin charging those who want to use the WebDAV technology to connect using Outlook products. New users will find [...]
