Windows
One Minute A Month Can Eliminate 100% Of Spam
The spam problem could be entirely eliminated if e-mail users were willing to spend less than one minute a month responding to automated messages used by “permission-based” or “challenge/response” software to verify that they are legitimate senders, according to an analysis by anti-spam vendor DigiPortal Software, Inc. The worldwide cost of spam has been estimated [...]
Configure Internet Explorer To Work As An FTP Client
“Learn how to tweak Internet Explorer to work as a fully functional FTP client. Problem Interacting with FTP sites from Internet Explorer can result in a number of confusing and frustrating errors. As a result, users often end up using a separate software program to access FTP, even though it would be much simpler to [...]
The Write Stuff
This weekend, I went up north to a conference (which was chock full of writers). A few people recognized me from Lockergnome, and I was happy to meet their acquaintance. At the night event, one particular Gnomie told me his history with my writing – and it began in the late ’90s. He didn’t know [...]
e3KWD Check v2.5b
e3KWD Check is a small and easy to use keyword analyzer that can help you optimize your Web pages for search engine rankings. It shows the density and count of all unique keywords and where they were found (header, title, meta tags, etc.). The program can process local files, as well as any online URL. [...]
Drinksmixer.com
If you order water every time you go out to a fancy restaurant, then the site I have for you today may not be your cup of tea. People like to unwind in the evening (or for breakfast) with a mixed drink, and this type of thing helps them to forget that they’re still at [...]
Deciding On A DVD Burner
Sheila takes a bow and writes: How do I know which DVD burner to buy: DVD-R or DVD+R? DVD (Digital Video Disk or Digital Versatile Disk) formats continue to be one of the most confusing devices for average consumers. The lack of a clear standard causes many to purchase a burner and go through the [...]
Reflection And Role-Reversal
Recently I had the unique experience of turning 66. In celebration, a good friend who also hit the same milestone and I agreed to have our pictures taken next to one of the “Historic Route 66″ signs. Somehow this age seems more significant than it should. The definition of senior varies from about 55 when [...]
Enable Or Disable Fast User Switching In XP
Microsoft has recognized the fact that a single computer is often shared between multiple users. XP Home and Professional editions make it easier for users to share a computer using the Fast User Switching feature. This feature allows more than one user to log on simultaneously at a single computer. For example, if you are [...]
Sharing Files Through ICF In XP
A firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized access to your computer or home network. XP includes its own firewall component called Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Once ICF is enabled, it will by default prevent access to any shared folders on your computer or network. You can make some adjustments the firewall settings to permit access [...]
Track Down Non-Operating System Services
From the TechRepublic Windows XP Tips newsletter – free registration required to receive it. When you’re troubleshooting a problem in Windows XP, it can be useful to know which services are running. While most of the services running on a Windows XP system relate to the operating system, this is not the case for all [...]
