The HOSTS file is a file used to map IP addresses to domains. There are many uses for it — my favorite it to block…
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Here 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 closedIf 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 closedWindows Task Manager is a very common utility for some people. Computer slow? Go to Task Manager and kill some processes. Something not responding? Go…
15 CommentsEver wonder how you can take good screenshots to show off menus and screens of applications? Ever wonder how I make my screenshots for most…
Comments closedI’m sure there are many programs out there these days (free and for $) that will convert files to the iPod format. Well, here is…
211 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 CommentsMany people that use Windows also use the Command Prompt / Command Window / DOS Prompt (or whatever you choose to call it). I use…
5 CommentsIn the past, I wrote an article about a very easy way to mount and explore a TrueCrypt volume in one step. Some security issues…
32 CommentsIf you’ve ever plugged a USB device into your computer, you’ve probably experienced the need to properly disable it. When you are done with the…
2 CommentsThis article will show you how to use the power of a Windows batch script to mount a TrueCrypt volume and explore the contents as…
4 CommentsI have two external hard-drives in enclosures for storage. One is my “E: drive” and the other is my “F: drive.” They get their drive…
10 CommentsInstant permenant delete Instead of hitting the Delete button on something, then emptying the Recycle Bin after, hold shift while you delete. Shift + Delete…
Comments closedBlocking ad servers and malicious websites is a tough task these days. There are so many tools out there to keep ads blocked, remove spyware,…
87 CommentsThis entry will show you how to satisfy either of the following: Save time from navigating the Start menu by using the Run box Act…
3 CommentsHave you ever plugged in a thumb drive or an external storage drive, and had that annoying Autoplay box come up? If you have a…
2 CommentsSo I won a Windows Vista DVD over at Lifehacker for this little tip. When you go to the Run box and enter cmd, add…
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