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 »
It’s always good to have a boot disk handy. If you ever get into a situation where your computer simply won’t boot – and you haven’t followed our instructions and created a full image back up (and we know some of haven’t) – there’s no time like right now to make a boot CD/DVD or USB. to start… Read More »
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 »
Did you know you can install Windows 7 from a flash drive? Putting the Windows 7 installation on a USB flash drive has a couple of big advantages: A flash drive is more portable than a DVD, and Windows 7 will install much faster from a flash drive than it will from a DVD because the data transfer… Read More »
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 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 »