If you’re like most people, you use your computer for work, entertainment, and communication. But what if you could make money from using your computer? There are a number of ways to make money from your computer, and one of the most popular is through active desktop. Active desktop is a service that allows users to earn money by performing tasks on their computers. There are a number of ways to earn money through active desktop....
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS provides a Gedit editor for users to work with files and folders. However, if you want to use Open with Gedit, you must first add it to the right click menu in Ubuntu. To start off, we will need to open a terminal window and type in the following command, which will create a new script file in our nautilus scripts directory Paste in the following script, found on the G-Scripts site, which is a great resource for finding scripts....
Windows Live Apps are a great way to add interactivity and functionality to your website or blog. You can create applications that allow users to do things like watch videos, listen to music, or take pictures. There are many Windows Live Apps available online, and you can find them by searching for “windows live apps.” One of the best features of Windows Live Apps is that they are easy to use....
If you’re a web user, then you know that having a backup of your favorite browser is essential. And if you’re like most people, you also know that finding the best backup service for your needs can be difficult. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of the best backup Internet Explorer 7 search providers. We’ve included companies that offer both online and offline backups, as well as features like 24/7 customer support....
If you’re a Windows 7 user, you may have noticed that the default save folder for your libraries is “C:\Users<username>.local\AppData\Roaming.microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Library”. This is the location where your applications and files are stored. If you want to change this location to something else, you can do so by editing your registry. To do this, open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon You’ll now see a value called “Default Save Folder” with a value of “C:\Users<username>....
If you’re using Windows 7 or Vista, you can change the power buttons to shut down/sleep/hibernate mode. To do this, open the Start menu and type “powercfg”. Then click on the “Options” tab and select “Shutdown/sleep/hibernate”. Change Windows 7 Shutdown Button Windows 7 makes it really easy – just head into the Start Menu / Taskbar preferences by right-clicking on the start menu and choosing Properties. All you need to do is change the drop-down for Power Button Action to whatever you would prefer....
If you’re a web developer, you know that clipping text is a common practice. It’s easy to clip text when you want to keep a specific part of a document or page, but it can be difficult to do it consistently across all your pages. Firefox has a built-in library of clipped text that you can use to keep your pages more organized and consistent. You can create new clips by selecting them from the Clipboard menu, or by pressing the “Clipboard” button in the toolbar....
If you are a Windows 7 user, you can create a shortcut to Group Policy Editor in the Start menu. This shortcut will open the Group Policy Editor window and allow you to manage your computer’s settings with ease. Note: Local Group Policy Editor is not available in Home versions of Windows 7. Typing gpedit.msc into the search box in the Start menu to access Group Policy Editor can get old fast....
Windows Live Movie Maker is a great tool for editing media center TV recordings. It’s easy to use and has many features that make it a great choice for anyone who wants to make their own media center TV recordings. One of the most important features of Windows Live Movie Maker is its ability to create custom videos. This means that you can create videos that are exactly what you want them to be, without having to worry about the quality or format....
If you’re a Windows XP user, you may have noticed that your event log is full of errors. This is because the Windows XP system doesn’t properly keep track of events that happen during the startup and shutdown process. This can cause problems when you need to troubleshoot an issue or fix a bug, because you won’t be able to find any information about what happened during those crucial moments. To fix this problem, you’ll need to use a utility called Event Viewer....
If you’re looking for a way to customize your iPhone’s interface, you may want to check out DreamScene. DreamScene is a feature that allows you to set up a custom background and screen saver for your iPhone. To turn on DreamScene, follow these steps: From the Home screen, tap Settings. Tap General. Tap Accessibility. Under Display & Brightness, tap DreamScene. If you don’t see this option, your iPhone may not have DreamScene enabled....
Firefox is a popular web browser and one of the most popular browsers in use today. It’s also one of the most customizable browsers, letting you add your own shortcuts and features to make Firefox even more convenient and user-friendly. One way to add a quick restart function to Firefox is by using the Firefox Add-on Manager. To access the Add-on Manager, open Mozilla Firefox and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window....
If you’re using Firefox or Chrome, you can add bookmarks to your IE 9 beta browser by following these steps: Open the Firefox or Chrome browser. Type “bookmarks” into the address bar and hit enter. If you’re using Firefox, select “Add Bookmark.” If you’re using Chrome, select “Add New Tab.” Enter a name for your new bookmark and hit enter. When finished, click “Save.” Import Firefox Bookmarks For this we’re using Firefox 3....
There are a few things you can do to automate the process of deleting old log files. One is to create a script that deletes the files automatically when they are created or updated. Another is to use a utility such as Windows’ “netstat” or “netstat -a” to see if there are anyold log files in the system and delete them if there are. Finally, you can use a program such as Logitech’s “Logitech Harmony” to automate the deletion of old logs....
If you’re like most people, you probably have more than one computer in your household. And if you’re like most people, you probably want to be able to use each one of them for different tasks. But how can you do that when all of your computers are using the same operating system? The answer is to use a partition scheme. A partition scheme is a way of dividing up your hard drive so that each computer has its own separate area on the hard drive....
If you have replied or forwarded an email in Outlook, it is possible that the email has been deleted. If this is the case, you will need to close the email and reopen it in Outlook to continue using it. Outlook 2010 In Outlook 2010 click on the File tab to access Backstage View, then click on Options. Then in the Options window select Mail in the left column. Now in the right column scroll down to Replies and forwards and check Close original message windows when replying or forwarding and click OK to close out of Options....
Windows Live Photo Gallery is a great way to take panoramic photos with your computer. Here’s how to do it: Open Windows Live Photo Gallery. Click the Panorama button in the toolbar. Drag the mouse around to pan the photo. To stop panning, click the Panorama button again or press Ctrl+Alt+P (PC) or Command+Option+P (Mac). .. Getting Started First, make sure you have Windows Live Photo Gallery installed (link below). Live Photo Gallery is part of the Windows Live Essentials suite, you can select other programs to install along with it if you want....
If you’re like most people, you probably use Dropbox to store your photos, videos, and other files. But what if you want to use Dropbox to download torrents? There’s a way to do this without having to create a new account or sign in with your email address. All you need is the Dropbox app and a torrent client like BitTorrent. To start downloading torrents with Dropbox, open the app and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen....
If you’re like most people, you probably use your iPad as a personal computer. But if you’re like me, you also use it as an iPad app developer. There are a few things that make developing for the iPad on your PC more difficult than developing for other platforms. First, the iPad is designed to be used with a stylus. So even if you have good handwriting skills, it’s going to be tough to create complex designs or layouts without using a stylus....
Tumblr is a great platform for bloggers because it allows you to easily post content to your blog, as well as share it on other social networks. Here are four ways to integrate Tumblr with your other social networks: Use Tumblr’s “Share” feature to easily share blog posts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. Just click on the “Share” button next to a post and select the network you want to share it with....
