Maybe it is just me but I really do not like the nested structure of the Windows Control Panel. You often have to click multiple times to reach configuration items. While this can be fixed to display the Control Panel items in list form, it is still not as easy to navigate as it should [...]
Linux 101: kill and killall
If you’ve come across an application or a process that just won’t die, and you’re thinking that you might want to reboot your machine – STOP! There is no need for rebooting in Linux (unless you’ve just upgraded your kernel). There are plenty of ways to get rid of an application that refuses to listen [...]
How To Remove Windows Live Messenger From Startup
Windows Live Messenger can be installed as a separate application or as part of Microsoft’s Windows Live Essentials software suite. The popular instant messenger has a lot going for it, from high definition video chats to mobile application access and sharing files. A friend contacted me recently asking for help. He was frustrated that Windows [...]
Could the Change to IPv6 Break the Internet?
It’s been widely reported that the old IPv4 Internet addressing system is creaking under the weight of the demands placed on it and that the available addresses will run out completely by January 2012. It’s replacement, IPv6 has now been with us for a while but it’s worldwide roll-out is hardly something that can be [...]
Permanently Delete Files In Windows Explorer With RightDelete
It is sometimes necessary to delete a file permanently from a computer system. It may be after you have read a business document on a public computer, watched or viewed media on a work computer or to protect family members from accessing files on a home computer. There are a lot of programs out there [...]
Internet Software for All Your Needs
In the modern world, we all need software. Whether we want to edit photos, zip up files, or simply watch videos on our computer – the need is clear. The big question is, where can you get all that software. The answer is easy. On the internet. The internet is filled with numerous software downloads [...]
Geography Quiz Enigeo Teaches About Countries, Capitals And Flags
Do you know the countries, capitals and flags of this world? It is likely that you can find your country on a world map but what about countries like Costa Rica, Qatar or Mozambique? And when you thought that was hard, how about naming the capitals of those countries, or describing at their their flags? [...]
How To Disable Google Instant Previews
Google Instant Previews is the latest in a series of improvements that Google has added to their search engine. Instant Previews add a small spying glass next to each page title in the Google search results. Hovering over the spying glass does nothing, as Instant Previews needs to be activated once by clicking on any [...]
Start programs at specific times with this handy app
Have you ever wanted to start a program at a very specific time, but didn’t really know how to manage that task? Maybe you want your email client to start up only before you wake up in the morning. Or maybe you want to schedule a print job to start at a certain time, or [...]