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.
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 [...]
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?
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 that automatically start with Windows. [...]
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 [...]
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 that [...]
Here is yet another way in which you can customize Windows XP. Normally there is an option at the logon screen to shut down the computer. However, if you change the dword value of shutdownwithoutlogon within the registry, you can remove the shutdown button from the logon screen.
Once you back up your registry or [...]
Like most Americans these days, I’m packing a few extra pounds. Truth be told, I’m packing more than a few extra pounds. So I decided to start watching what I eat, and getting a little more exercise. I took to walking in my neighborhood, 2-3 miles a day. But walking is boring, so I decided [...]
I’ve always had a bizarre fascination with the production of infomercials. Bizarre in that, while I try to make a habit of not watching infomercials, I still find myself drawn in to the drone. Over the years, infomercial production has been elevated to an art. Why just the other day, I found myself watching the [...]
I’m leaving on a jet plane - don’t know when I’ll be back again. Actually, that’ll be a week from now. Yes, we’re headed out of town in a few hours - taking one of those airplane thingies up north. I don’t mind flying, as long as we’re not up in the air for too [...]
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