Stop UltraEdit "File is probably not DOS format" Error Message

In the Configuration dialog, choose File Handling and then DOS/UNIX/MAC Handling in the left-hand tree menu. Under UNIX/MAC file detection/conversion, just choose Disable to make the warning pop-up go away.

May 30, 2007 · 1 min · 30 words · Hector Ramirez

Clear Recent Documents in the XP Start Menu

Right smack the start menu icon and select Properties. smack the Start Menu tab and choose Customize. In the Customize Start Menu window hit the Advanced tab. Now you have two options: nudge the Clear List button to just wipe the recent documents.

May 28, 2007 · 1 min · 43 words · Steven Cruz

Import Text into Excel 2007

It’s as simple as using the Text Import Wizard. Open a blank or existing Excel 2007 spreadsheet. hit the Data tab on the Ribbon and choose “From Text”. Choose the text file you want to import and double click. This will bring up the Text Import Wizard. Choose your data punch in and which row you want to start the data at and click next. Step 2 of the Wizard allows you to manage the break lines between your data....

May 28, 2007 · 1 min · 121 words · Melissa Fuentes

Quickly Translate Text to Another Language in Word 2007

To translate a word or phrase, open your Word document and highlight the text you want to translate. tap the Review tab on the Ribbon and select Translate in the Proofing section. The Research task pane will appear. Choose the language you want to translate to. If this case I am trying Russian. The task pane will display the translation. If you want to add the translated text you will need to copy and paste it into your document....

May 28, 2007 · 1 min · 130 words · Roger White

Unzip or Unrar Many Files at Once in Linux

For this task, we’ll use bash’s for loop command structure.

May 28, 2007 · 1 min · 10 words · Sara Carter

View Your Google Calendar in Outlook 2007

The first thing you’ll have to do is get your Google Calendar iCal link. Just open your Google Calendar and go to prefs \ Calendar. Pick the calendar you want to sync with Outlook. Now in the Private Address field choose the ICAL button. This will show you your private Calendar address. Copy this address to the clipboard. Now open Outlook and go to Tools \ Account parameters. You then get to the subscriptions screen....

May 28, 2007 · 1 min · 98 words · Jennifer Washington

Track MySQL Queries with mysqlsniffer on Ubuntu

The answer: use a modified web link sniffer to parse out the MySQL packets and decode them. You’ll have to do a little compiling, but it’ll be worth it. Note that this will not usually work for local connections, although you are welcome to try. For me, it’s eth0.

May 25, 2007 · 1 min · 49 words · Ashley Roach

How to Play .OGM Video Files in Windows Vista

This is where theCombined Community Codec Packcomes into the picture. Launch the setup process, and you should come to the “Select Components” dialog. We’re trying to play this under WMP11, afterall. This is the component that actually will help you play your OGM files. Just installing the codec pack doesn’t set OGM files to Windows Media Player though. check that you’ve checked the option to always play in WMP. And there we are… OGM files playing in Windows Media Player....

May 24, 2007 · 1 min · 85 words · Tamara Hill

Quick Tip: Automatically Compact Access Databases

This is especially true for databases where you are adding and removing a lot of data each time. To fire up the automatic compact, open your Access file and go to Tools \ Options. Now each time the database is opened it will automatically compact the data when you close Access.

May 23, 2007 · 1 min · 51 words · Mr. John Thomas DDS

Make Mini Formatting Toolbar Stop Popping Up in Word 2007

In this dialog, select Popular and uncheck the “Show Mini Toolbar on selection” option.

May 22, 2007 · 1 min · 14 words · Jason Calhoun

Change AutoRecover Interval on Office 2007

you could easily change the interval when data is saved to have it save more often. This is useful if you’ve been having problems with your system recently. Just punch the Office button in the top left corner, and choose “Word Options”. Here you’re free to choose how often you want to save autorecover information. Don’t make the interval too short, but it’s really up to you. I changed it to 2 minutes for this example....

May 21, 2007 · 1 min · 84 words · Elizabeth Taylor

Preview Documents Without Opening Them In Word 2007

Open Word and choose the Microsoft Office Button and choose Open. The Open Dialog box will appear. On the right hand side of the toolbar poke the down arrow on views and choose Preview. This will pop launch the preview pane. punch any file on the left hand side and preview what inside the file. When you find the file you need just click Open.

May 21, 2007 · 1 min · 65 words · Erika Rivera

Add Signature In Outlook 2007 Using The Ribbon

you’re free to change the colors, fonts, etc. When you are done click OK to proceed. Now go back to the message you want to compose and choose which signature you wish to use. Your selected signature will now appear.

May 19, 2007 · 1 min · 40 words · Aaron Mcgee