Create a Shortcut to Enable/Disable Aero Transparency in 7 / Vista
Update: This same tip works identically in Windows 7. With Aero Transparency On: And with Aero Transparency Off: Enjoy!
Easier Table Column Selection in Microsoft Word
I noticed a neat trick for selecting columns and felt the need to share it with everybody else. First you’ll need a document with a table, of course. This tip is most useful if you’ve got a really huge table that spans multiple pages. Hopefully this helps somebody else navigate the dark waters of Office.
Disable Logon to Windows Computers When Not Connected to a Domain
This should work on either Vista or XP.
Turn Off the Annoying Windows XP System Beeps
Select View \ Show hidden devices from the menu. Change the sound drop-down on the bottom to “None” and then click Apply. This should deactivate the volume control beep.
Troubleshoot Browsing Issues by Reloading the DNS Client Cache in Vista
The problem is most likely that it’s crucial that you reload your DNS cache on that machine. Once there, find the “DNS Client” service and smack the Restart Service button. By this point I’d hope that things are working again. Note that these instructions should also work for XP.
Organize Your Firefox Search Engines Into Folders
I assume that part is incompatible with some other extension I’m running. Download Organize Search Engines from Mozilla Add-ons(discontinued) Download Context Search from Mozilla Add-ons
Enable More Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer
You could modify the script to use more if you’d like. To uninstall, use the uninstall script included in the zipfile.Download IncreaseIEDownloadLimit Registry Hack
Use the Keyboard to Move Items Up or Down in Microsoft Word
The keyboard shortcut is Shift+Alt + Up/Down, and it’s used to move items up or down. It also works with items in a bulleted list, and probably many other elements as well. This is one of those keyboard shortcuts that you might’t live without once you learn it.
Automatically Copy to Clipboard While Selecting Text in Firefox
There’s lots more options in the options panel… you’ll notice the keyboard shortcut options as well. Once you get used to this extension, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.Download Autocopy Extension from mozdev.org
Select Text Vertically in Microsoft Word
Did you realize it’s possible for you to select text vertically? you’re able to make a vertical selection anywhere in the document, not just with lists. It’s probably more useful when dealing with a similar scenario.
Insert Tables Into PowerPoint 2007
This article was written by MysticGeek, a tech blogger at the How-To Geek Blogs. Today we’ll briefly go over the use of tables in a presentation. On The Ribbon tap the Insert tab and click Table. Choose the design and theme by choosing the Design tab and select Themes. Also in Design you might choose from a plethora of table designs. Just hovering over the different designs will show what that design looks like in the document....
Add Internet Explorer 7 Icon to the Desktop in Windows Vista
I’m sure many of you are thinking… can’t I just make a shortcut? To add this icon back, we’ll need to use a registry hack. To remove the icon, right-tap on it and choose Delete.Download AddIEIconToDesktop Registry Hack
Download and Keep Track of Stocks in Excel 2007
This article was written by MysticGeek, a tech blogger at the How-To Geek Blogs. Microsoft Excel is used by companies and individuals to keep track of and compute virtually anything that requires numbers. you’re able to use smart tags in Excel to keep track of your stock quotes. (Keep in mind you do need an Internet connection for this). With this feature Excel will connect to MSN Money Central to download the information....
