Windows Fanatics

Party Planner

Lockergnome — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:49:49 +0000

Mix, manage, and mingle your way through a series of colorful parties as Bashville’s party planner extraordinaire.

Help Pepper plan a backyard BBQ, sun and surf at the beach, a glittering art show, an upscale gala event, and many more. Pick the perfect decorations, drinks, snacks, and entertainment.

Keep the mood festive, the guests happy and the conversations flowing with special power-ups to make sure everything runs smoothly!

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Disable Hibernation Mode In Windows 7

Lockergnome — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:40:34 +0000

You may not realize it but a chunk of hard drive space is consumed by a hibernation file which is used when your computer hibernates or sleeps. I personally never put my computer to sleep. If I’m not using it, I shut it down. By disabling hibernation mode, I can reclaim that hard drive space used by the hibernation file.

To disable hibernation in Windows 7:

Open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Power.
Double click HibernateEnabled and set the value to 0.
Double click HiberFileSizePerfect and set the value to 0.

Learn Digital Photography Now

Lockergnome — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:40 +0000

Finally learn how to work that darned digital camera like a pro!

Are you frustrated with not being able to take high-quality photos with your digital camera?

You’re just a click away from learning the simple and satisfying tricks used by professionals to take one amazing picture after another.

Gardenscapes

Lockergnome — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:49:02 +0000

Create the perfect garden!

Comb the rooms of a gorgeous mansion for hidden items and restore a once stunning garden to its former glory. Choose from tons of garden accessories to customize the garden to your taste. Become part of the city’s community and compete in the “Best Garden” contest as your amusing and witty butler, Austin, is there to assist.

Become an outdoor decor pro in this cutting hedge game!

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Customize The Start Menu’s Power Boot Option In Windows 7

Diana Huggins — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:39 +0000

By default, Windows 7 displays the Shut Down button on the Start menu. If you frequently restart your computer, it may be more useful if the power boot option on the Start menu is changed to Restart, instead of Shut Down.

To change the Start menu’s power button in Windows 7:

Right click the Start button.
Click Properties.
Set the Power boot action to Restart.
Click OK.

The power boot option on the Start menu is changed to Restart.

Beekeeping For Beginners

Lockergnome — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:08 +0000

There’s just something about honey.

Maybe it’s the fact that it’s an insect that creates a food product that’s enjoyed by millions of humans every year. (400 million pounds are consumed every year in the America alone)

Whatever it is, we know that honey is an extra-special food.

Maybe that’s why there are as many as 200,000 beekeepers in the United States, most of which are hobbyists.

Ever wanted to be a beekeeper but didn’t know where to start? Finally, here’s something for beginners!

Even if you don’t know anything about beekeeping, you’ll find all the basics of beekeeping that you need to know in Beekeeping For Beginners.

This guide will take you from knowing next to nothing about beekeeping to enjoying your first harvest of honey!

Vook

Brandon Watts — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:16 +0000

I love to read books, but it’s clear that the publishing industry is facing some serious pressure. Print copies of written work aren’t completely going away any time soon, but the publishers and companies that are going to have the most success in publishing in the future are the ones that will be open to new ways of doing things. Electronic books are still taking some time for people to get used to, but the Kindle has shown us just a glimpse of what the future will be like. Additionally, when we think about books, we usually just think about text, but a service called Vook combines books with videos and social features.

With Vook, you literally read and watch videos alongside each other. The videos are related to the content of the book, so watching them will actually enhance your understanding and appreciation of the material and not take away or distract you from it. You can probably imagine how something like a cooking book would benefit from this unique digital approach. You’ll have to pay to access these Vooks and there aren’t many available right now, but that’s only because this approach is still in its infancy.

Island Realms

Lockergnome — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:49:29 +0000

When a band of merry sailors are cast away on the shores of a beautiful island, they find themselves in need of shelter and sustenance.

Explore your new home, build mills and quarries, engage in trade and purchase upgrades to help these courageous settlers make ends meet. Just don’t let the bad guys loot your supplies!

Get creative as you build your very own island paradise!

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Transcendental MinWin

Chris Pirillo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44:20 +0000

eGreetings!

As Microsoft moves to MinWin, servers gain, desktops may lose.

Transcendental meditation helped heart disease patients lower cardiac disease risks by 50%. [Sounds transcendent!]

How to optimize network management.

Are you looking for an easy way to come up with a great new domain name?

Whoa! Rob Scallon is skilled. [Now there's a REAL guitar hero.]

PlayStation 3s make excellent code crackers, it turns out. [A government agency using its intelligence, for a change!]

So there is a Chrome OS, after all. [It's just a little undercooked. Patience, patience!]

WinPatrol gives you the peace of mind to know that your computer is as protected as it can be.

Imagine a future where there will be no Eggos left to leggo! [At least we'll always have toast?]

Witness! Check out my voice recording. (make one yourself!)

Ever needed to convert .docx files to .doc? Here’s how. [Making Word documents backwards-compatible]

GoToAssist can help you provide instant support to clients, friends or family members.

Merlin Mann’s “Best of SEO” Twitter list doesn’t follow any users. [Ironic?]

Allen Iverson has been waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. [Can't hibernate for more than one month at a time.]

Check out the hottest new apps — both freeware and shareware.

Top 10 Star Trek technologies that actually came true. [Transporter isn't currently among them. Maybe next century? Millennium?

AMD (ATi) HD 5970 the new undisputed champion? [Or do you dispute it?]

Don’t become a victim of Web loyalty or coupon saving scams. ["Fine print is the (biggest) scam of all time."]

Take back parental control with freeware that allows you to decide what Web sites can be accessed from your family’s computers.

Diskeeper 2010 launched with revolutionary new feature. [It knits quilts for winter?]

Free training, a $25 JUMP rewards card, and a full copy of Expression Studio 3.

Twitter adds a stalking feature? [I'd ask how you feel about that, but I'm sure this'll help me find out!]

How does it feel to hang out with a Droid? [Sorry. The preferred nomenclature is "Artificial American."]

Verizon To AT&T: Our 3G coverage is better than yours! ["There's a map for that."]

Rediscover your computer’s true potential and performance by running a regular scan with Optimize 3.0! This little piece of software will now do more than ever before to boost your speed, increase your stability, and enhance your security.

Change The Windows Log-On Screen

Diana Huggins — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:27 +0000

Unlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 lets you easily customize the Windows log-on screen. By editing a single registry value, you can change the current Windows log-on background image. The only caveat is that the new image must be less than 256KB in size.

To change the Windows log-on screen in Windows 7:

Open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Authentication \ LogonUI \ Background.
Double-click the DWORD key called OEMBackground and set the value to 1.
Locate the new image you want to use and copy it to the %windir% \ system32 \ oobe \ info \ backgrounds folder.
Rename the image to backgroundDefault.jpg.
Restart your computer.

The Windows log-on screen should display the new image.

How to Handle Remote Tech Support

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Using GoToAssist is the easiest way to view and control another person's computer online. Use it to provide instant technical support to family, friends and customers. Start a session with just one click, and instantly connect with the other party.

Network Tools for Windows

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

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chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:56:13 GMT

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