Install Windows Home Server "Vail" on VMware Server

Previously we showed youhow to install WHS Vail on VMware Workstation. Like SecurAble it doesn’t require installation, just launch the executable as Administrator. Showing either that you’re machine is capable of Hardware Virtualation or not. If that doesn’t work, see to it you have the latest update for your BIOS. It’s free, but registration is required (link below). Now you’ll be able to access VMware Server from the Start Menu along with other tools it provides....

July 29, 2010 · 4 min · 682 words · Jerome Russo

Integrate Your Tumblr Blog With Social Networks

It can automatically post to your Facebook wall whenever you publish something on your Tumblr blog. To activate this, go to your Customize page at tumblr.com/customize and grab the Services tab. Click Setup in the Facebook box to start adding it to your Facebook account. type your Tumblr blog’s address, and then click Start importing this blog. Click Allow Publishing to approve Tumblr posting on your Facebook wall. Once you’re done, you’ll be informed that your Tumblr posts will automatically be imported to Facebook....

July 29, 2010 · 2 min · 250 words · Lisa Lewis

10 Tips To Make iTunes for Windows Run Faster

Here are some tips for getting better performance and make it less annoying. But we can make some adjustments to the configs in iTunes to help speed it up. Note: Here we look at tips for getting better performance out of iTunes. Disable Unused Services Apple assumes you own an iPod, Apple TV, iPhone, and other Apple products. So there are services that are enabled by default to find them....

July 28, 2010 · 2 min · 373 words · Rachel Meza

Access Google Services From the Command Line

Want to show your geeky side and edit your Google Docs or write a Blogger post from command prompt? Head over to the download link below, and grab the correct version for your OS. If you want to run it on Windows, opt for zip file. Ubuntu users can download and load the .deb file. Youll likely have many copies of this file throughout your setup, but GoogleCL cannot find them....

July 28, 2010 · 2 min · 365 words · John Miller

Beginner Geek: Make Windows 7 Update Find Updates for More Than Just the OS

Are you new to Windows 7 and the way it runs Windows Update? it’s possible for you to easily find it by entering Windows Update in the Start menu search. Look underneath the Windows Update box to see what you’re getting updates for. To add this, smack the Find out more link on the bottom. This will kick off the Windows Update page in your default surfing app. Check the I agree box, and then click Install....

July 28, 2010 · 1 min · 172 words · Holly Collins

Run Google Reader Play on Windows 7 Media Center

Today we show you how to run it in Windows 7 Media Center. Google Reader Play is a cool new toy from Google Labs that will play a slideshow of web articles. you’ve got the option to show or hide the thumbnail viewer and easily scroll through the articles. We can do this by installing the GoogleReader MCE plug-in. Download the file, confirm youre closed out of WMC, and install it like normal accepting the defaults....

July 28, 2010 · 1 min · 177 words · Adam Spencer

Screenshot Tour: The New Hotmail Wave 4

Our account was recently updated, so here’s a tour of the new features. you’ve got the option to even use Hotmail and other Live serviceswith your own domain. One of Hotmail’s new security features is the new single-use sign in code. it’s possible for you to request a code which will be sent to your phone via text message. The new inbox looks largely the same as the previous version, but there are tweaks all around....

July 28, 2010 · 3 min · 484 words · Tracy Chang

Get Event Reminders While Watching Videos in Windows 7 Media Center

ensure you’re closed out of WMC, then spin up the MSI installer file and accept the defaults. Re-launch Windows Media Center and go to the Extras Library and choose the Remind Me icon. One caveat to this plug-in is you will need to wait 20 seconds to use it. If you like it, give the developer a donation by clicking on the Paypal button. You’ll then be able to use it without the nag screen....

July 27, 2010 · 1 min · 179 words · Joseph Lambert

How To Install Windows Home Server Beta "Vail" on VMware Workstation

If it isn’t, you might want to check through your BIOS tweaks to enable it. Also check for and install any BIOS updates that are available for your machine. An excellent utility to quickly find out if it’s capable of Hardware Virtualization isSecurAble. If you already have the free VMware Player installed, you’ll be prompted to uninstall that first. A restart is required to complete the uninstall of VMware Player....

July 27, 2010 · 3 min · 621 words · Phillip Perry

Quick and Basic Video Editing with the YouTube Editor

Looking for a quick and easy way to make basic edits and add music to your YouTube clips? Today we’ll look at how to use YouTube’s video editor. you could find the YouTube editor atwww.youtube.com/editor. You’ll need to be logged into your YouTube account and have uploaded some videos before you begin. There is no way to directly upload videos from the the editor itself. you’re able to add up to 7 clips to the storyboard....

July 27, 2010 · 2 min · 229 words · Debbie Hodge

Quick Tip: Turn Off Games in Windows 7

In this quick tip we show you how its done. This will bring up the Windows Features screen where you might turn different default features on or off. Now when you launch Games from the Start Menu there will be none listed. Right-punch Start and select Properties. The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window opens up…press Customize.

July 27, 2010 · 1 min · 57 words · Philip Watson

Beginner’s Guide to Using the Notes Feature in Outlook

Today we show you how to use the Notes feature to help get better organized. One of the features in Outlook which isnt talked about much and perhaps underutilized is Notes. Using notes while in Outlook can help you remember important ideas and organize your work. The Notes feature opens up and to create a new note click New Note from the Ribbon. After youve created your note just close out of it and it will automatically save to your list....

July 26, 2010 · 2 min · 304 words · Brian Grimes

Import OneNote 2007 Notebooks Into Evernote

Would you like to import your notes from OneNote 2007 into Evernote? Here’s how you might do it without losing any of your existing data in OneNote. Import OneNote 2007 Notebooks It’s fairly easy to import your OneNote 2007 notes into Evernote. Open Evernote, click Import in the file menu, and the select Microsoft OneNote 2007. If OneNote 2007 is installed, you should see a window as below. Click Next to get started....

July 26, 2010 · 2 min · 218 words · Rebecca Jordan