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Category: software

How do I stop Firefox from resizing my browser window?

Posted onMarch 4, 2011Leave a comment

One of the websites my wife likes visiting insists on maximising the browser window so that it upsets everyone’s settings. Is there any way I can stop the site doing this?

CategoriessoftwareTagsbrowser, firefox

How can I get wallpaper rotation on my Ubuntu netbook?

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011Leave a comment

One of the things I like about Windows 7 is the way you can get Windows themes to rotate backgrounds. Is there any way I get do the same thing on my Ubuntu netbook?

CategoriessoftwareTagsdesktop, Ubuntu

Can you recommend a blogging tool for Ubuntu?

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011Leave a comment

I’ve just made the move from Windows to Ubuntu and am looking for a blogging tool like Windows Live Writer. Any recommendations?

CategoriessoftwareTagsblogging, Linux, Ubuntu

How can I hide my screen when my boss walks in?

Posted onFebruary 26, 2011Leave a comment

I’m pretty keen on my privacy and don’t like it when my boss creeps up on me. Is there any way I can hide all my applications except the one I’m supposed to be working Read More …

Categoriesapplications, softwareTagsBoss Key, utilities

How do I backup my PC?

Posted onFebruary 9, 2011Leave a comment

My PC is my life. I have my email, my photos, my documents and everything that’s important to me on it. How do I make sure I don’t lose it?

CategoriessoftwareTagsbackup, software

How do I disable the annoying SmartScreen Filter?

Posted onFebruary 4, 2011Leave a comment

Whenever I click on a link in MSN Messenger I get sent to a really annoying SmartScreen message asking if I’m sure I want to visit the site. Of course I’m sure, I wouldn’t have Read More …

Categoriesapplications, softwareTagsGreasemonkey, SmartScreen, Windows Live Messenger

How do I unlock the taskbar?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2011Leave a comment

In the past I have been able to resize my Window Taskbar. Now I cannot seem to grab the top edge in order to make it smaller. It’s huge at the moment and rather annoying. Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsMicrosoft, Taskbar, windows

How do I turn off “My Recent Documents”?

Posted onJanuary 19, 20111 Comment

How do I prevent items being added to the My Recent Documents folder in the Start menu or disable it entirely? I use Windows XP.

CategoriessoftwareTagssoftware, windows, XP

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