Use Windows Vista Aero through Remote Desktop Connection

To make this work, you’ll have to confirm that you meet the prerequisite conditions. I don’t have a screenshot right at this moment, but I’ll try and get one soon.

January 21, 2007 · 1 min · 30 words · Pamela Moon

Use Windows Vista Task Manager to See File Name of Running Process

This ability isn’t turned on by default, but it’s simple enough to do. To start task manager, just right opt for taskbar and choose task manager. Then pick the View menu and Select Columns. Then grab the Image Path Name checkbox in the list.

January 21, 2007 · 1 min · 44 words · Joshua Phillips

Change Start Menu to Use Small Icons in Windows 7 or Vista

No matter, we’ve located it.

January 13, 2007 · 1 min · 5 words · Zachary Campbell

Copy Path of a File to the Clipboard in Windows 7 or Vista

Well… now you’re able to, in Windows Vista.

January 13, 2007 · 1 min · 8 words · Kenneth Griffin

Disable Thumbnail Previews in Windows 7 or Vista Explorer

poke the View tab, and then check the Always show icons, never thumbnails checkbox. Click OK, and you’re done.

January 13, 2007 · 1 min · 19 words · Oscar Wolf

Test Your Computer's Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool

Rather than spending money, it’s possible for you to use the free tool included in Windows Vista. Using this tool will require a reboot, so keep that in mind before you launch it.

January 13, 2007 · 1 min · 33 words · William Gibson

Make User Account Control (UAC) Stop Blacking Out the Screen in Windows 7 or Vista

They call it the “Secure Desktop”, but I think it’s obnoxious. Note that this will make your system less secure before proceeding. That’s all there is to it! You should see the Local Security Policy as the top search item. There’s also an included EnableSecureDesktop.reg file to put things back to the way they were. Download DisableSecureDesktop Registry Hack Security Concerns

January 12, 2007 · 1 min · 61 words · Eric Torres

Installing Rainlendar2 on Ubuntu

Rainlendar is a calendar utility that doesn’t take up much space on your desktop. Installing rainlendar on ubuntu is extremely simple. Just download the file and extract it wherever you feel like. Just double-punch the rainlendar file in the extracted directory to run it. Use the browse button to find the directory that you installed rainlendar to, and click OK.

January 11, 2007 · 1 min · 60 words · Melissa Campbell

Ruby Function (method) Syntax

Those values can then be returned with the return statement. The last expression that is evaluated is automatically returned by the method.

January 10, 2007 · 1 min · 22 words · Bradley Francis

Adding Indexing Locations in Windows Vista

To add a new directory to be indexed, you just have to follow a couple of steps. Just put a checkbox next to the locations you want to index. Note that you should NOT index your entire computer, because it will make indexing slow. Only index locations where you actually store data files. An example of a location you shouldn’t index… program files. There’s just no need to index that.

January 9, 2007 · 1 min · 70 words · Danielle Grant MD

Select Files using Check Boxes in Windows Vista

Windows Vista has a new feature in Windows Explorer that is very useful.. checkboxes! The only caveat is that it isn’t turned on by default.

January 9, 2007 · 1 min · 25 words · Matthew Gallagher

Understanding Vista's New Network Connection Icons

These new icons are especially useful when you are connected to a wireless data pipe. Connected to Internet Notice the tiny globe, indicating connection to the internet. Not Connected Maybe you should plug that cable back in ? Windows Vista is definitely more polished than XP.

January 9, 2007 · 1 min · 46 words · Gregory Davidson

Using Windows 7 or Vista Compatibility Mode

Windows Vista or Windows 7, will have problems running some older versions of applications, just because so much has changed under the hood from Windows XP days. Thankfully there is a compatibility mode that can be easily set per system.To configure the compatibility mode for an system, just locate the installation directory and right hit the .exe, selecting Properties from the menu. opt for Compatibility tab: you could choose to spin up the program in Windows XP compatibility mode, or even all the way back to Windows 95 compatibility....

January 9, 2007 · 1 min · 158 words · Lisa Nolan