Access Frequently Used Items in Windows 7 with Jump Lists

Notice too that it’s possible for you to pin those items to the Taskbar if you wish. When you have the jump list open nudge the first letter of an item to jump between them. Here is an example of the Jump List feature in the Start Menu. This makes it easy to access recently opened items as well. This is an awesome new feature in Windows 7 that makes navigating items a lot faster....

August 27, 2009 · 1 min · 75 words · Nancy Davis

Access Multiple Online Services for Documents & Images with Open IT Online

Now it’s possible for you to easily remedy that situation with Open IT Online. once you nail installed the extension and restarted Firefox, you will be presented with the Configuration Wizard. Otherwise click Next to go directly to the final configuration window. Choose particular online services to use for your documents… Select for particular spreadsheet document types… And for your presentation documents. Decide which online services to use for your images....

August 27, 2009 · 1 min · 128 words · Dr. Michael Anderson

Find Domain Information the Easy Way with Win32Whois

Ever find yourself needing to acquire information about a particular domain but want an easy way to do it? Now you’re able to with Win32Whois.SetupGetting started with Win32Whois is extremely simple. When you start Win32Whois, this is what you will see. To get started, enter the domain address that you are curious about and click Go. For our example, we entered www.howtogeek.com. ConclusionWin32Whois can provide a quick and easy way to find the information that you need about a domain....

August 26, 2009 · 1 min · 98 words · Kevin Griffith

Turn Your Computer into a File, Music, and Web Server with Opera Unite

Want an easy way to share documents, photos, and other files with people over the web? Today we take a look the new Unite feature and what it has to offer. To start using Unite you will be prompted to create create an Opera account. Customize parameters and create a customized account based on where you will be using it from. Advanced parameters let you specify upload speeds, default port, and global visibility....

August 26, 2009 · 2 min · 231 words · Tina Horton

How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

Simply deleting your files and emptying the Recycle Bin is not enough. It is very secure and will deter people that use hard disk forensic analysis from retrieving your data. Burn the ISO image to disk and boot from it to get the main menu. From here you’re free to choose the method you want to use to wipe the disk. A degausser magnetically erases all of the information on the disk platters....

August 25, 2009 · 1 min · 173 words · Joseph Jones

Own Your Domain Name & Aggregate All of Your Social Accounts with Chi.mp

About Little Bit About Chi.mp You may be asking yourself What makes Chi.mp special? or What do I get with an account?. No waiting periods and definitely no hassle! Chi.mp is very straightforward in what your rights are and what you’re free to expect from them. Notice that your personal data, information, and contacts are treated with respect. Set up the profile (or profiles) that work best for you. Chi.mp starts with a default set of three…Public, Work and Friends....

August 25, 2009 · 2 min · 297 words · Lisa Brown

Access Hidden Regional Themes in Windows 7

Windows 7 offers you location specific Aero themes based on the language and location you pick during installation. Here we will take a look at accessing other hidden themes from different countries. This is where Windows determines what themes youre presented with by default. This is a neat little trick that will let you customize Windows 7 with hidden themes already available. Also if you want to get more themes head over to theMicrosoft site....

August 24, 2009 · 1 min · 75 words · Paul Silva

Search the Internet in Privacy with ixquick

Disgusted with search engines logging and retaining information concerning every search that you do on the internet? ), and anonymous picture searching if desired. Note: Startpage will place a cookie on your system, but only to maintain your desired tweaks. you’ve got the option to also see an accuracy indicator for particular results with Star Ratings. Note: You will need to activate this feature on the parameters page to make it use it....

August 24, 2009 · 1 min · 121 words · Lacey Ayers MD

Enjoy Customizable Smooth Scrolling in Firefox with SmoothWheel

Do you love using smooth scrolling in Firefox but wish that you could make personalized adjustments to it? Now you’re free to with the SmoothWheel extension for Firefox. In the Options Window there are only two tabs that you better focus on to make adjustments. Here it’s possible for you to see the options available in the drop down menu for Scroll Speed. For Scroll Step Size, you’re able to make your mouse wheel really move that webpage!...

August 21, 2009 · 1 min · 132 words · Jill Villarreal

Give Your Desktop Artistic Flair with FotoSketcher

Tired of the same old desktop wallpapers and wishing for something more artistic to suit your mood? Now you might enjoy turning your favorite wallpapers and pictures into works of art with FotoSketcher. When you open FotoSketcher each time, you will see the following pair of pictures displayed as examples. Getting started is as simple as clicking on the Folder Icon or using the File Menu. Note: There is also a portable version of this software available!...

August 20, 2009 · 1 min · 158 words · Diana Todd

Manage Devices the Easy Way with Device Stage in Windows 7

This opens up a nicely laid out visual display of all of the devices connected to the computer. This will keep devices updated with the most recent information and drivers. you’ve got the option to also right opt for gear and access certain controls as well. It is up to the hardware manufacturer to determine if their unit will be compatible with unit Stage. The way to determine this is to simply plug in the unit and see if unit Stage opens up....

August 20, 2009 · 1 min · 102 words · David Hughes

Modify Firefox’s Download Manager with Download Manager Tweak

Tired of the default download manager setup in Firefox and wanting something more? The first method is through the Add-ons Manager Window and is shown here. This is the better of the two options if you are wanting access to all options in one window. you’re able to manage the default download location, options for the download window configuration (i.e. toolbar location, infobar display, theme changes, additional buttons, alerts). The second method for accessing the options for Download Manager Tweak is through the Options Window....

August 20, 2009 · 1 min · 195 words · Antonio Johnson

Disable Sidebar / Desktop Gadgets on Windows 7

Find the link for “Turn Windows features on or off” and open it.

August 19, 2009 · 1 min · 13 words · Samantha Johnson