If you’re like most people, you use the breadcrumbs feature in Windows Explorer to help you navigate your files and folders. But if you’re using Windows Vista, disabling the breadcrumbs feature can save you a lot of time. Here’s how to do it: Open Windows Explorer and click on the Tools menu. Click on Options. Under the General tab, click on the Navigation tab. Under the Breadcrumbs heading, uncheck the box next to Enable breadcrumbs....
If you have a Windows 7 computer, you can disable system restore in the Control Panel. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on the System Restore tab. Then, click on the three lines that appear at the top of the screen. On the left side of these lines, you will see a list of programs that are associated with system restore. Click on one of these programs and then click on the Disable button....
Windows Home Server is a great way to organize and share your digital media with your family and friends. You can easily stream your photos, music, and videos to any device in your home using Windows Media Player. To stream media from Windows Home Server to Windows Media Player: Open the Control Panel. Under the Programs category, click Windows Media Player. In the left pane, under Library, click My Music Library or My Videos Library (depending on which type of media you want to stream)....
Ubuntu users can now log in to their systems using the Ubuntu style login. This is a more user-friendly way of logging in to Windows Vista than using the traditional Windows login methods. To enable Ubuntu style logons, you must first install the Ubuntu Logon Module. Then, you must add the following registry key to your Windows Vista system: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon key is used to store the Ubuntu style login information....
Windows Update errors are frustrating, but they’re also easy to fix. By following a few simple steps, you can get your computer up and running without any problems. First and foremost, make sure that you’re using the most recent version of Windows Update. This will help to avoid any errors or problems. If you’re still experiencing errors, there are a few things that you can do to try and fix them....
If you’re like most people, you have a broken Outlook PST file. It’s full of old and outdated data, and it’s hard to fix. But there’s a way to fix your Outlook PST file without having to reinstall your entire Outlook. You can use a software program called PST Fixer to fix your broken PST file. PST Fixer is available on the internet, and it can be downloaded free of charge....
Ubuntu Virtual Machine (VM) is a powerful tool that allows users to run multiple operating systems on the same computer. One of the features of VM is that it can be used to fix problems with a failed to bring up eth0 in Ubuntu Virtual Machine. If you are experiencing this issue, you can try following steps: Log out and then back in to your Ubuntu VM. Type “eth0” into the console and press enter....
When Terminal Services clients are idle, they should disconnect from the network. This will help to conserve resources and keep the Terminal Services environment running smoothly. The terminal server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections. You can help prevent this from happening by setting a policy on the server to automatically disconnect when idle. To change this setting, go to Administrative Tools \ Terminal Services Configuration. Click on Connections in the left hand pane, and then right click RDP-Tcp and select Properties....
If you’re a Windows Home Server owner, you can access your server from an iPhone or iPod touch. Here’s how: Open the Windows Home Server app on your iPhone or iPod touch. Type in the following command to access your server from an iPhone or iPod touch: netsh wshs add computer “YourWindowsHomeServer” “password” After you setup Remote Access on your Windows Home Server, you’ll be able to access its shared files and folders from virtually anywhere....
If you’re using Ubuntu, you may want to add a keyboard input language so that you can type in your native language without having to use the mouse. This is easy to do and there are a number of options available. To add a keyboard input language, open the System Settings application and click on Keyboard. On the Keyboard settings screen, click on Add an input method… and select the appropriate language from the list....
In the past, most office users would have to search through menus to find the right tool for the job. But in 2007, Microsoft Office included a feature called “old menus.” This feature allowed users to easily access common tools and features from different parts of the Office interface without having to search through menus. The old menus were a great way to keep office users organized and on their toes....
If you’re like most people, you probably have a default reminder time for appointments in Outlook. But if you’re like many others, that time might not be ideal for you. In this article, we’ll show you how to change the default reminder time for Outlook appointments. .. This isn’t exactly an earth-shattering geek tip, in fact most of you likely already know how to change the default reminder time. I’m just really tired of getting this popup dialog on my screen, telling me that I have a meeting in 15 minutes… so it occurred to me that I’d be a lot more productive without this nuisance....
If you’re a business owner in the modern world, you have to create an electronic business card in Outlook 2007. This is especially true if you’re a small business owner who doesn’t have a lot of space or money to invest in physical cards. There are many different ways to create an electronic business card in Outlook 2007. You can use the built-in card creator, or you can use one of the online card creators....
Windows Media Player 12 is a great media player that you can use to play your music, videos, and pictures. However, if you want to create custom playlists in Windows Media Player 12, you will need to use the Media Player Customization Tool. This tool can help you create custom playlists for Windows Media Player 12 and other media players. To start the Media Player Customization Tool, open Windows Explorer and click on the Start button....
If you’re like most people, you use Outlook to manage your email. You open the email list pane, and then start sorting through the messages. You might see a message from your boss that you need to respond to right away, and then another message from your friend asking if you want to go out for drinks tonight. You can customize how the displayed fields in the email list pane look by using the Customize Fields button on the toolbar....
Table columns are a common feature in Microsoft Word. They allow you to easily select a specific column in a document. To select a table column, use the following steps: Open Microsoft Word and click the Table Columns button. In the Table Columns dialog, enter the name of the table column you want to select. Click OK to return to the Table Columns dialog. First you’ll need a document with a table, of course....
Flash is a popular video player and tool used on the web. It can be used to create videos, play videos, and more. In order to use Flash in the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer, you will need to enable it. To enable Flash in the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer, open the IE browser and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen that say “Tools....
If you’re having trouble with your Windows 7 battery life, there’s a good chance it’s because of the built-in power troubleshooter. This tool can help you fix problems with your computer, including low battery levels and power issues. To use the power troubleshooter, open the Start menu and type “power Troubleshooter.” The Troubleshooter will open and show you a list of options. You can click on one of the options to start troubleshooting your computer....
Google Chrome users may be interested to know that they can increase the number of suggestions shown in the Omnibox popup by using an undocumented switch. By default, Chrome displays five suggestions when users type in the Omnibox, but by changing the setting to eight, users can see up to sixteen suggestions. This workaround was discovered by web developer and Google Chrome enthusiast John Resig. He explained on his blog how to enable the extra suggestion count: “To get more than five suggestions in the omnibox, you need to change a setting in Google Chrome....
Google is one of the most popular search engines on the internet, and with good reason. It’s incredibly accurate and provides users with a wealth of information. However, there are some things you should be aware of if you want to keep Google from tracking your every move online. First and foremost, make sure you are using a privacy-friendly browser. Google has been known to track users who use its Chrome browser, for example....
