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Month: June 2009

How can I find out if someone’s been using my computer?

Posted onJune 30, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’m sure my younger sister keeps using my computer even though I’ve told her not to. Is there any way I can find out if my computer is being used while I’m away?

CategoriessoftwareTagsTask Scheduler, trigger, windows

How do I take a screenshot of my Android phone?

Posted onJune 29, 2009June 29, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I recently got myself an HTC Magic running Android and wondered if there’s a way I can take a screenshot of what’s running on the display. My previous phone was a Windows Smartphone and I Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsandroid, screen shots, utilities

How can I tell my USB sticks apart?

Posted onJune 23, 2009AuthorOwen Cutajar1 Comment

I came across a good deal on USB Memory sticks some time back, so bought 5 identical ones. The only problem I have is that I keep using sticking the wrong one in my computer Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsGadget, label maker, USB flash drive

How do I remove the arrows from my shortcuts?

Posted onJune 15, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I would like to remove the arrows from the shortcut icons on my desktop in Windows XP. Is there an easy way to do this?

CategoriessoftwareTagshacking, software, TweakUI, XP

Can I update Office Home and Student edition?

Posted onJune 15, 2009June 15, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I have Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student edition and just noticed that there are updated for Office 2007. Do these apply to my cut down version too?

CategoriessoftwareTagsMicrosoft-Office, Office 2007, Open Office, Windows Update

How can I connect to my Wifi network?

Posted onJune 10, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’m trying to connect my laptop to my Wifi network which currently has a number of computers already connected. I’ve supplied the WEP key it requires but all I get on this laptop is “Acquiring Read More …

CategoriestipsTagsnetwork, WEP, wifi, Wireless

Can you recommend a quick way to copy a video on VHS to my iPod?

Posted onJune 8, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I recently got an iPod and I would like to transfer my VHS video collection to my iPod so I can watch them any time? I’ve heard it’s quite a hassle to do it even Read More …

CategoriesgadgetsTagsgadgets, IPod, VHS, video transfer

How do I stop Bing from localising my search results?

Posted onJune 6, 2009AuthorOwen CutajarLeave a comment

I’ve been playing with Microsoft’s new search engine: Bing and noticed that my results are very much based in the UK. I’m interested in seeing how my friends in the US would see the results Read More …

CategorieswebsitesTagsbing, Google, search engine

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