If you’ve used TrueCrypt before, you know you mount encrypted volumes as drive letters. Ever wonder how to mount just a regular folder as it’s…
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Need to reformat your computer? Is your OS having problems which results in you having to reinstall? If so, I bet you’re about to do…
4 CommentsI recently ran into a slight dilemma. I downloaded some printable calendar months as Word docs, but they were each their own document by month.…
7 CommentsWe’ve all done it… we’ve had to transfer some files to a computer just feet away, but we’ve had to do extra work to get…
2 CommentsWARNING: Tested on XP only I’ve written about a Sysinternals program in the past, and this time I’m going to introduce you to Contig. Contig…
Comments closedMore often than not, I see Desktops litered with shortcuts to programs, folders, documents and files. Honestly, do you really use each of those programs…
One CommentTubes is a free service for sharing files among computers. The application is a desktop program that allows the user to create a “tube” that…
Comments closedThe HOSTS file is a file used to map IP addresses to domains. There are many uses for it — my favorite it to block…
One CommentHere are a few new additions to the new Utility Center. IrfanView – this program goes back to my days with Windows 95. This is…
One CommentYou should probably know that it’s quite important to create a password for the “Administrator” account in Windows. By default, this user does not have…
Comments closedLet’s face it, Gmail has redefined free webmail. Pretty much everyone has at least used Gmail. Many people, like myself, have multiple Gmail accounts. I…
One CommentIf you use my previosuly featured method of blocking websites using the HOSTS file, then you probably know it’s annoying to navigate to that file…
7 CommentsNotice your hard drive getting pretty full? Isn’t it a hassle to go through the whole workflow of deleting Temporary Internet Files, clearing your Cache,…
3 CommentsIf you ever want to quickly Shut Down or Restart Windows XP, you can use Alt + F4 do get the job done. Alt +…
Comments closedSometimes you may need to search a particular domain for a specific subject or page that you know exists. This search process may result in…
2 CommentsFirefox — the next generation browser you either use yourself, know someone that does, or have heard of. Firefox is such a popular browser these…
Comments closedDid you know you are able to look at the AIM profile of a screenname without being signed on? Usually you need to right click…
One CommentIf you have ever had an AVI movie file on your computer and you wanted to watch it, you’ve probably had a problem with figuring…
2 CommentsNOTICE: Windows XP ONLY There’s a C++ command-line utility called Macshift that allows Windows XP users to change their MAC address to any other valid…
48 CommentsEveryone has coins they want to get rid of. I randomly thought of an easy way to carry change and always have enough change for…
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