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Tips & Tricks
Fix Firefox Scrolling Problem
[Mac OS X]
| 12/8/2004 2:35:10 PM | Posted by Larry
I've been using Mozilla's shiny new web browser Firefox for a few days, but kept on going back...
Step-by-Step Wireless Internet Setup Guide for Cingular Sony Ericsson T616
[Mobile Phone]
| 9/9/2003 2:03:28 AM | Posted by Larry
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to set up CSD (Wireless Internet) and GPRS (Wireless Internet Express) on a Cingular Wireless Sony Ericsson...
Enter directory fast in DOS mode
[Windows XP]
| 8/21/2003 3:52:57 PM | Posted by Peter
Once you activate the DOS mode (command prompt) in Windows XP, a new window will come up. Go to Start -> Run -> type in "cmd". You will be starting...
Experiencing random shutdowns? Think it might be W32.Blaster.Worm? Here's the fix!
[Windows]
| 8/11/2003 5:58:49 PM | Posted by Larry
Do you get this kind of weird messages followed by a shutdown of the operating system or a restart when you go online?

Change drive letters in Windows XP
[Windows XP]
| 7/20/2003 10:12:36 PM | Posted by Larry
Have you ever wanted to change a drive letter from D to E? Well, it is easy to do so in Windows XP. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Go to...
Auto shut down your computer
[Windows XP]
| 6/23/2003 3:45:28 PM | Posted by Peter
In Cmd, type shutdown -t nnn. Nnn represents seconds. All you have to do is convert the hours to seconds. For example, if you want to turn off your...
Enable 128x128 icons in Windows XP
[Windows XP]
| 6/11/2003 7:16:52 PM | Posted by Larry
Windows XP has two settings for icons: normal and large. Normal icons are 32x32 and large icons are 48x48. Use these directions to get 128x128 32-bit...
Change thumbnail image settings
[Windows XP]
| 5/26/2003 7:37:36 PM | Posted by Larry
You can change the thumbnail image size or quality using TweakUI....
Transfer MSN Messenger contact list to a new account
[MSN Messenger]
| 5/3/2003 2:36:48 AM | Posted by Larry
Maybe you have just created a new MSN Messenger account to use on a new computer you got, and would like to transfer all your contacts to the new account....
Blue Screen in IE
[Internet Explorer]
| 2/10/2003 12:54:37 AM | Posted by Larry
Try to type "about:mozilla" in your Internet Explorer address bar and you will see a blue screen. I don't know if this is an easter egg, but it sure...
How To: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
[Windows XP]
| 1/21/2003 7:02:53 PM | Posted by Larry
Microsoft has a detailed guide on how to Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP.
Enable Tivo's 30 sec commerical skip feature
[Tivo]
| 1/2/2003 5:12:39 AM | Posted by Larry
Are you wondering if Tivo has this handy little feature? It sure does, but the feature is simply hidden from the users. To enable this feature, key...
Does your Internet Explorer save images in the bitmap format?
[Internet Explorer]
| 1/1/2003 11:42:53 PM | Posted by Larry
Does your Internet Explorer sometimes save image files as bitmaps (*.bmp) even though you know the original image is not a bitmap?

Don't worry,...
Windows halt after loading mup.sys during boot-up
[Windows XP]
| 12/1/2002 2:36:46 AM | Posted by Larry
*I know exactly how mad and frustrated you are now. Be calm and try not to throw your PC out of the window.

This problem took me two days to...
Fix 60Hz default refresh rate in Windows 2k/XP
[Windows 2k/XP]
| 11/10/2002 2:52:22 AM | Posted by Larry
The fix presented below includes only editing of Windows registry, hence no need to run any third party apps of unknown origin.

Theoretically...
Change default Windows XP icons
[Windows XP]
| 11/3/2002 4:47:30 PM | Posted by Larry
Do you know that you can change the My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, and Recycle Bin icons in Windows XP?

For example, if you...
View .exe attachments in Outlook 2002
[Office XP]
| 10/20/2002 12:57:05 PM | Posted by Larry
Outlook denies access to the following email attachment types for security reasons: ade, adp, asx, bas, bat, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, exe, hlp, hta,...
Fine tune ClearType
[Windows XP]
| 10/15/2002 8:58:13 PM | Posted by Larry
Do you know that you can fine tune the ClearType setting in Windows XP to improve readability on LCD and CRT displays?

Change Windows XP CD-Key
[Windows XP]
| 9/22/2002 11:27:20 PM | Posted by Larry
Here's the official guide on how to change the Volume Licensing Product Key on a Windows XP SP1-Based computer from the
Allow higher refresh rates in Battlefield 1942
[Games]
| 9/15/2002 4:42:59 PM | Posted by Larry
Find the file "VideoDefault.con" in the "Settings" folder.

Change the following line: renderer.allowAllRefreshRates 0
To: renderer.allowAllRefreshRates...
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Microsoft bars Windows pirates

Microsoft granted patent for double-click

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Active Technology Wages War On Spam

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RIAA sues 477 more "song-swappers"

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Windows Mobile update to launch next week

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