When you fix as many computers as I do, you come across some strange things. When reinstalling Windows, you’ll almost always get a message at first log on that you need to activate windows within 30 days (or else). Following that you’ll have to verify that windows is genuine. But you have to do it in that order. So on …
PC Killed by Fake Anti-Virus? Get Help.
In these times, I’m glad to have a Mac. There’s a certain virus going around and it’s really good. It gets the best of people- and you usually don’t have to do anything to get it. You just have to be on the internet. Trust me- I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it in the last few months. …
Save Windows Icon Location
I’m all about sharing things I find useful, so writing about this little post about this little app fits right in line. At work, I have all my desktop icons arranged exactly how I want them-“minimally” really, because I hate a cluttered desktop. But every now and then I am working away from my desk, thus need to remote into …
XP Desktop Icon Annoyance
Sometimes the icons on your desktop will have color behind them, making it SO 1990. And its really not obvious how to change this so there’s NO color, or so that it’s transparent. These tips are all over the internet, but I’ve collected two main fixes here. First: Go to this path: Control Panel> System> Advanced Tab> Settings button under …
Your Service is not Needed
Today I needed to delete a service in Windows XP because on this PC there were remains of an old virus- good ‘ol _qbot. Even though you can disable services that are running on your PC through start>run>msconfig> startup tab AND in services.msc, their “remains” still exist, or at least their annoying name. So, with the help of theeldergeek.com, a …
\Shareand Share.alike
Sharing files by email is stupid. Sharing files with Dropbox is nice. But sharing files by UNC path is just plain awesome. WINDOWS: According to Everything Guru Wikipedia, UNC “is short for Universal Naming Convention or Uniform Naming Convention, [which] specifies a common syntax to describe the location of a network resource, such as a shared file, directory, or printer.” …
Another Competition: Mac and Windows 7
I just read through this visual posting by Galen Gruman at ITWORLD.com entitled ” The UI challenge: Windows 7 vs Mac OS X” and it’s very good. Here Gruman compares several aspects of the now Mac OS Leopard and then soon Windows OS Windows 7. Windows 7, in my testing, is a very good operating system, and of course, Leopard …
How I roll. (syncing calendars)
Syncing calendars may not be your forte, but if you want to stay connected to your schedule at home, at work, and perhaps, at play, then you may want to keep reading. If you read anything here, you know I nearly always explain the Mac side of life and mention briefly that the same procedure is possible (perhaps) on Windows. Well, …
Everything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
I have been using Windows XP everyday since the beginning of March, where before I was strictly Mac. I grew up being a big Windows user and thought I knew it inside and out. Then just last year I made the switch. Now I’m two faced. I use both all the time. And recently, having gained embraced all sorts of …
Don’t Be Fooled by an Apparent Virus
A quick post… In light of all the media this conflicker worm is getting, doomed to hit PCs everywhere starting tomorrow, please be advised. If this IS a real attack (unknown as of yet), be on guard with a couple of things: 1. Common Sense: My Anti-virus advice- You can’t get a virus unless you ask for it (generally). Don’t …
Windows7 Beta on Macbook Pro (2 versions)
I never thought I would install windows on my mac… So I’m a avid slideshow maker and unfortunately, Mac software lacks in this area. On PC I use to use Proshow Gold all the time, and since it is so versatile, but not available for the Mac platform, I decided to use my version of Windows7 Beta and my Mac to …
Ok, So watch out ’cause this Safari is Quick
The new safari 4.0 beta is insanely fast (thanks to my brother for the heads up). What’s new you ask? Well for starters, there’s a new engine under the hood. According to Apple, it’s called the “Nitro Engine:” Using the new Nitro Engine, for example, Safari executes JavaScript up to 30 times faster than Internet Explorer 7 and more than …
A Life Well Organized: Firefox Profiler
Today, over sips of Yuban Coffee and set up in a small closet-like office, I decided that my life would be a tad more organized had I created different profiles for my favorite browser, mr. Firefox3. Reasons being… In my default profile, there are good quality sites I have in my bookmarks which I cannot access at work (cause of …
Peek-a-Boo! I See You! Hidden Files
Sometimes you just need to see everything. Luckily, you don’t need a special pair of hi-tech glasses to see every file on your computer. Viewing hidden files on Windows is easy. Open a folder, go to Tools, Folder Options, View tab, Under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders. Viewing hidden files under Mac OSx Leopard, is …
Steady As She Goes: Windows User Control
Windows Only: The last two days I have spent most of my time setting up the tech bar at a local coffee shop. This gourmet beverage delivering company hosts two public access computers for customers to browse the net while they down their drinks. Long story short, after years of use and neglect, they both needed to be redone, completely. …
Only a Guy Like Me Would Appreciate File .X10shuns…
Just what I said… But I need a clause… “Only a guy like me would appreciate file extensions…” on a Mac. File extensions on a PC leave much to be desired, and for the most part, on a Mac too…except for when it comes to applications. For example, let’s compare Microsoft Office (PC version) to the Apple iWork suite. Word …
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Document Scanning
Windows: Tucked away in a small crevice of your Window’s Start Menu resides a powerful, but otherwise relatively unknown tool. Follow the path to Start>All Programs>Microsoft Office>Microsoft Office Tools>Microsoft Office Document Scanning and Whallah! – Power at your fingertips. You have a paper, a project, a document, something with text on it, and you need to revamp-edit-rework it, but of …
Paths of Finding my Keys
Windows Only: If you happen upon a computer which has previously accessed any number of wireless networks, you can, obviously, easily log on to those networks. However, say, for instance, laptopA can access NetworkA but your second laptop, LaptopB, cannot log on to said Network-for reasons of not being able to obtain the network key-for any reason. Follow? You could …
Take it back…Way back (ok, only a few months ago)
I feel bad. I’m sorry I’ve let you down. I’ve been a Mac enthusist since this past April (but wanted to be much earlier than that.) And since then, I’ve been writing on all things Mac. But what recent readers (or skimmers) may not realize is that most of this blog actually is full of windows tips, tricks, and software. …
Mactopia? It truly is a real place
Microsoft- poor guys. Granted they do come up with some pretty cool stuff but I’m just not sure what they’re getting at sometimes. I’ll just come out and say it: seems like they’re saying Macintosh is pretty cool and a superior system. I won’t say anymore. Just take a look at the images below.
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