Tricks and Tweaks

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How to Display Hidden Files and Folders

How to Display Hidden Files and Folders

This tip is for beginners only and for people that don’t know about this tip. I’ve been ask a lot of times on how they can see files or folders that are hidden. So here is a  quick tip on... (Continue reading)

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How To Speed Up Disk Access by Disabling Windows XP Last Access Updating

How To Speed Up Disk Access by Disabling Windows XP Last Access Updating

Do you know that you can speed up disk access in Windows XP by simply disabling the Last Access Updating? Windows XP updates files with the last access update time when they are opened by any application. This feature for... (Continue reading)

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How to Change The Default Location For Installing Applications

How to Change The Default Location For Installing Applications

When you install a certain software or game it normally installs them to the default location of installed programs which is C:\Program Files. Most application installer gives you the option to change the location where you will place the software,... (Continue reading)

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How to Remove Recycle Bin Icon on Desktop

How to Remove Recycle Bin Icon on Desktop

If you don’t use your Recycle bin to store deleted windows files then you might want to remove it from your desktop. Here is a quick trick to remove it. This trick involves registry editing so I highly suggest that... (Continue reading)

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How to Run Multiple Rediff Bol Account

How to Run Multiple Rediff Bol Account

One of my regular blog reader ask if it’s possible to run multiple intances of Rediff Bol messenger. Rediff Bol  is a messenger from India that has similar functionalities as Yahoo Messenger and Gtalk. I’ve downloaded different versions of Rediff to... (Continue reading)

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Quick Trick: How to Enable “No to All”

Quick Trick: How to Enable

Sometimes when you are copying or moving files or folders, your Windows XP gives you only four options Yes, Yes to All, No, and Cancel. But what if you have hundreds of files to move, it would take a lifetime... (Continue reading)

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How To Change Your Computer Name in Vista

How To Change Your Computer Name in Vista

My friend just bought a HP desktop pre-installed with Windows Vista operating system. He ask me if he can change his annoying computer name from “Owner2009″ and change it into a more descriptive and personalize like “slavezero” for example. I... (Continue reading)

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How To Run Multiple GTalk

How To Run Multiple GTalk

Some people have multiple Google Talk id’s for whatever reason. I myself has 3 Gtalk accounts, one for friends, clients and the other for testing purposes. But of course we cannot open all our accounts simultaneously. Some people do login... (Continue reading)

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How to Remove Windows XP/Vista Focus Rectangle

How to Remove Windows XP/Vista Focus Rectangle

Have you notice the dotted rectangle your around your icon or made a file selection. This dotted line is better known as focus rectangle. I know what you’re thinking–there’s nothing we can do to remove it. It seems that XP... (Continue reading)

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How to Remove Shutdown Button on Logon Screen

How to Remove Shutdown Button on Logon Screen

Having the shutdown button displayed on your Windows XP logon screen can be very inconvenient at times. Your kids or any people that are sharing your computer can accidentally turn off your computer and close all you programs. To prevent... (Continue reading)

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