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How do I set up a short cut to a specific folder in my Open File dialog?

Posted onJuly 30, 2010Leave a comment

I have a folder for all the documents I’m currently working in a specific folder on my computer. I would like to include this folder in the list of shortcuts that appears in the Open Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsshortcuts, tips, windows, Windows 7

How do I backup my Internet Explorer favourites?

Posted onJuly 15, 2010Leave a comment

I have a large collection of Favourites in Internet Explorer and would like to back them up so that if anything happened to my machine I wouldn’t lose them. Where are they stored and how Read More …

CategoriessoftwareTagsFavourites, software, windows

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 do I add iTunes to the Autoplay options ofr my USB drive?

Posted onMay 29, 2010Leave a comment

How can I add iTunes as one of the Autoplay menu options for my USB key in Windows XP? I have tried changing the options in the Properties window but there is no entry for Read More …

CategorieshardwareTagsautoplay, iTunes, windows

How do I get programs to start automatically?

Posted onSeptember 26, 2009December 3, 20131 Comment

I have a webcam program that I have to keep starting up manually every time I turn on my computer. Is there any way I can get it to run automatically on startup?

CategoriessoftwareTagssoftware, startup, windows

How do I get my “@” back?

Posted onSeptember 20, 2009Leave a comment

I seem to have broken my keyboard. When I press SHIFT-2, instead of the quotation marks I get an “@” symbol and when I press “@” I get quotation marks. How can I fix it?

CategoriessoftwareTagshardware, keyboard, windows

How do I remove password checking on my screen saver?

Posted onSeptember 2, 2009Leave a comment

When I move my mouse to quit my screensaver my computer’s login screen appears and I have to enter my password to use the computer. Is there any way to turn this off?

CategoriestipsTagsscreen saver, tips, windows

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

Posted onJune 30, 2009Leave 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

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