Make Outlook Stop Using Internet Explorer's RSS Feeds

Have you ever noticed that Microsoft Outlook uses the feeds from your IE7 or IE8 common feed list? Now you’re able to uncheck the item “Sync RSS Feeds to the Common Feed List”. You’ll probably want to also empty your Deleted Items folder after removing the feeds.

June 8, 2009 · 1 min · 47 words · Sean Fuller

MusicBee is a Fast and Powerful Music Manager

The interface is nicely laid out and very intuitive by default. it’s possible for you to also customize the layout of the UI including a few different skins. Songs on the page are automatically loaded in a playlist below for you to check out. It will easily synchronize music and podcasts to an iPod or several other common portable music players. you could go in and change the equipment synchronization configs to your liking....

June 8, 2009 · 1 min · 106 words · Samuel Miller

Quick Tip: How To Open a .DOCX file in Word 2003

One of the most significant is that of compatibility. For some, simplicity comes in the form of large abstruse buttons. For others, it is in the form of logical drop down menus. But viewing Office 2007 files by emailing them to yourself is not a solution. From here its simply a case of pretending youve read the license terms and clicking continue. Let the software do its thing. Once loaded, simply click OK....

June 4, 2009 · 1 min · 83 words · Richard Crawford

Use Conditional Formatting to Find Duplicate Data in Excel 2007

Today we will look at how to easily identify duplicate values with Conditional Formatting. With the Excel document open highlight the section of the document to search for duplicate entries. On The Ribbon click under the Home Tab is selected. In the Styles section hit Conditional Formatting \ Highlight Cells Rules \ Duplicate Values. This is a quick and easy tip to help double-check important spreadsheets contain correct information.

June 4, 2009 · 1 min · 69 words · Vanessa Bartlett

Easily Backup Data with Karen's Replicator

Installing Karen’s Replicator is quick and easy following the installation wizard. When you first execute the software you will need to add a backup job by clicking on Edit controls. The Edit prefs screen comes up where you will want to choose the New Job button. Explorer will open when you click Browse to set up the destination and source folders for the backup. you’re able to change and customize the backup schedule to your liking....

June 3, 2009 · 1 min · 127 words · Joseph Long

Edit Microsoft Word 2007 Documents in Print Preview

Today we look at how to accomplish editing documents while in Print Preview. Print Preview is used to see how the document will look like when it is printed to paper. Now while in Print Preview un-check Magnifier located in the Preview tab on the Ribbon. Now you might go in and make any adjustments to the document while still in Print Preview. Hopefully this tip will come in handy to help speed up your document creation....

June 2, 2009 · 1 min · 77 words · Brandon Mcdonald

Play Real Media Audio Using VLC

Related Last week we showed you how todownload and convert Real Media Audio streams using RealPlayer itself. If you aren’t aware of VLC, it pretty much plays everything. To download VLC followthis link. Once you’ve installed the the program, open it up and click Media, then Streaming. Change the filter drop down menu to All Files. Then select your stream and click Play. Then here simply tap the Play Locally box....

June 2, 2009 · 1 min · 77 words · Edward Wilson

Check Weather Conditions in Real-time with Weather Watcher

Using Weather Watcher Installation is quick and easy following the installation wizard. One thing to point out is to uncheck the Ask Toolbar install if you dont care for it. Also ensure to uncheck Ask.com as your default search provider if you already have a favorite. The main interface is pleasantly laid out, is skinnable, and controls are easy to use. you’re able to also set up severe weather alerts....

June 1, 2009 · 1 min · 104 words · Amanda Mccoy

Extend Your XP Taskbar Across Multiple Monitors for Free

Related If there’s one thing we love as geeks, it’s using multiple monitors. The extra lolcats they could be viewing if only they maximized their efficiency. We’ve written about them before inthis article, where we showed you how to make them look nice. This is an issue that MultiMonitor Taskbar attempts to address. Then we just load up the program by clicking on that uneasy looking icon. The program also places this handy little button in the right hand corner of your window....

June 1, 2009 · 1 min · 102 words · Nicholas Bright

Apologies About An Awful Audio Advertisement

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May 27, 2009 · 1 min · 12 words · Kathryn Graham

BitLocker To Go Encrypts Portable Flash Drives in Windows 7

The BitLocker feature was introduced in Windows Vista and allowed you to encrypt the content of your hard drive. Now in Windows 7 they offer BitLocker To Go which allows you to encrypt portable USB flash drives. First open up My Computer and Right-punch the flash drive you want to encrypt and select Turn on BitLocker. After BitLocker initialized the flash drive you will need to enter in a password to unlock the drive....

May 27, 2009 · 2 min · 258 words · Samuel Pierce

Switch to the Dvorak Keyboard Layout in XP

Related You might have considered the susceptibility of your wrists to carpal tunnel. For those game to make the switch, heres how its done. Once youre there double click Regional and Language Options. punch the Languages Tab. Then what you gotta do is snag the add button. Note the current US keyboard setting. Once youre in there tap the keyboard layout/IME box. Select United States-Dvorak from the dropdown menu. poke the OK button and youll be taken back this screen....

May 27, 2009 · 1 min · 114 words · Amy Johnson

Doomi is a Free Small Lightweight To-Do List App

Simply bang out in what you have to do for the day and a list is generated. When it is time to be reminded about a task a friendly message box pops up.

May 26, 2009 · 1 min · 33 words · Jason Day