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How do I easily disable HTML 5 support in Firefox?

Posted onFebruary 27, 2011Leave a comment

I’ve been playing with HTML 5 in FireFox 4 and have been pretty pleased with what I’ve found. However, some sites, like Hotmail don’t seem to work very well. Is there a way to toggle Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsfirefox, html5, plugin

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 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 make my computer start up quicker?

Posted onNovember 23, 2010Leave a comment

My computer is two years old and recently I’ve noticed that it’s taking longer and longer to start up. I remember when I got it, it used to start up really quickly and now it Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsapplications, cleanup, registry

Can you recommend a painting program?

Posted onNovember 12, 2010Leave a comment

Hi there, I have a large collections of photos taken by different family members that I’m starting to sort through and arrange. I’ve been trying to do simple things like fixing red eyes and cropping Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsapplications, photo editing, photoshop

Firefox’s spell-checking seems to have broken. How do I enable it again?

Posted onOctober 5, 2010Leave a comment

I’ve been using Firefox on Windows Vista. I recently performed a System Restore but seem to have lost FireFox’s spell-check facility. I’ve lookat at the General tab within Options from the Tools menu and the Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsdictionary, firefox, Windows Vista

Where can I download the .Net Framework 3.5?

Posted onJuly 9, 2010Leave a comment

I am trying to download an upgrade to Malwasher Pro and it keeps saying I don’t have a .netframework3.5sp1 file Is there anyway to download this file? It must be a file that is missing Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTags.Net Framework, service pack, windows

How should I keep in touch with far away family?

Posted onDecember 11, 2009December 11, 2009Leave a comment

My daughter is in heading off to University in a couple of months time and I’d like a way to keep in touch with her. Can I do this over the Internet?

CategoriesapplicationsTagsInstant messaging, MSN-Messenger, webcam

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