Windows
Cut Down On Spam
There are a number of different ways in which you can reduce the amount of spam that appears in your inbox. A Lockergnome reader recently submitted another method that you can use. Here’s an even simpler one I use for clients and family. It assumes a decent mail client such as Mozilla. Write a filter [...]
WinHEC, Part II
Continued from Part I. There’s no Microsoft Power User “WinHEC” out there. Microsoft is all about the developer, and seldom seems to cater to the true enthusiasts. There’s a loosely-constructed MVP program (of which I am a member, with the Windows Digital Media distinction), but no real company mission to listen to what’s going on [...]
Daily Script
Every story has to start somewhere, and when it comes to movies, the idea begins and is formulated in the mind of the screenwriter. Movie studios can’t do squat unless they have a great script to work from. When you go to the theater to see a flick, you’re seeing the visual interpretation of the [...]
Enable Modem Logging In Windows XP
Many computer users still connect to the Internet using a modem and their telephone line. If someone on your network reports that they cannot establish a dial-up connection, you should first verify that the modem is working correctly. For advanced troubleshooting you can log modem commands to a text file. You can use the information [...]
Download Additional Outlook Express Stationery
If you use Outlook Express to communicate with family and friends, you can use stationery to liven up your messages. When you add stationery to a message, a fancy background is placed behind the actual message. In a previous article, I outlined how you can add stationery to all your messages.
Let's Talk About Longhorn!
The majority of tomorrow’s live, three-hour show will be about Longhorn, Avalon, Indigo, et al. Since Robert McLaws is crashing at our pad (a courtesy I wish we could extend to every traveling geek), we decided to capture a rather compelling conversation and share it with the galaxy. I learned a few new things myself, [...]
The Patterns Of Coincidence
This posting might not start like it has anything to do with helping seniors achieve computer literacy, but stick with it for a few paragraphs. When strange coincidences occur, there might be the making of a column. A long time ago in a previous edition of this series, I mentioned the Norton anti-virus products with [...]
WinHEC, Part I
This was my first WinHEC, and I definitely appreciated being invited to certain insider events. It’s a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet a few new ones (including those who operate some of my favorite Web resources). I walked away with a 64-bit starter kit of sorts, leaving me with a [...]
a-squared HiJackFree v1
a-squared HiJackFree enables you to manage programs that are configured to start automatically whenever your computer boots. You can enable/disable selected items, and also edit the registry information. The program offers a very detailed inspection of all startup areas, including several tricky methods that could be abused by malicious programs but are usually not shown [...]
Geek Of The Day
Humans are obsessed with validating their existence in the world. Sites like HOT or NOT bring in the traffic like crazy because people love to be told if they look good or not, and we like to mess with them. Despite the simple concept, if you actually visit the site, you may find yourself endlessly [...]
