Category Archives: Windows Tips

How to shutdown your Windows computer in 30 seconds

If for some reason you can’t shut down your computer from your start menu, you have an option that many people don’t now about. It’s been part of Windows for a long time. This trick applies to Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 both 32bit and 64 bit versions. You can try this trick even if you’re not… Read More »

More things you might not know about Gmail

1. Did you know that attachments sent in formats that Google Documents can read can be opened directly in your browser when you’re using a Gmail address? They can. And the list includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and RTF files. No additional software needed, Gmail can open them automatically. 2. When you receive or send attached image files… Read More »

Free and easy desktop publishing with this Cloudeight freeware pick

Who doesn’t like to mess around with publishing programs? They’re fun. You can make flyers, letterhead, posters, business cards, etc. with a publishing program. And even if you don’t have business – let’s say you’re retired; with a publishing program you can pretend you have a business. Let’s say your name is Floyd Merkle. And let’s say you… Read More »

What is Safe Mode?

What is Safe Mode Safe Mode is where you lay in a supply of beer, frozen pizza and chips, then lock yourself in your house, put 3/4″ plywood over all your Windows, bar all the doors, turn on the Leave it to Beaver marathon and eat, drink, and be merry. No one can get through your defenses. You’re… Read More »