Create custom shortcuts on Mac
Shortcuts on a Mac is a great way to become both productive and efficient. On the top left hand corner, click on the Apple icon, and then click on System Preferences. Click on Keyboard and Mouse and...
View ArticleYou can change folder pictures in Windows XP
Let’s make folders fun. Right click on a folder and go to Properties. In the Customize tab, you’ll find the Folder pictures box. Click Choose Picture… and pick the cutest photo of your cat. Of course,...
View ArticleYou Can Clear Your Browsing History in Firefox
Shopping online is great for the holiday season, but it's hard to make presents a surprise if your loved ones can see what you've searched for on Amazon. Make sure that doesn't happen by clearing your...
View ArticleYou can turn off AutoCorrect in Microsoft Word
Tired of Word thinking it's smarter than you? Select Tools in the menu bar and choose AutoCorrect to bring up the feature’s options. From here, you can pick and choose what you like Word automatically...
View ArticleHow to change drive letters in Windows
Sometimes Windows will inconsistently assign letters to a USB drive. This is particularly annoying for people with files on external hard drives. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative...
View ArticleHow to create a desktop shortcut in Windows XP
Making a desktop shortcut will stop you from having to hunt down those frequently used files and folders on your hard drive. In My Computer, right-click on the file or folder and select Sent To......
View ArticleYou can get some privacy from Spotlight in Mac OSX
Spotlight is one of OSX's handiest features, but sometimes, it'll search unnecessary folders. To keep Spotlight from scanning specific locations on your hard drive, open System Preferences, click on...
View ArticleYou can restore missing icons to your desktop in Windows XP
Wondering where your Recycle Bin went? Missing default icons are easy to restore. Right-click on your desktop and choose Properties. In the Desktop tab, choose Customize Desktop... and under Desktop...
View ArticleCustomize AutoPlay in Windows
How you find the AutoPlay menu depends on what version of Windows you're running. In XP, open My Computer, right-click your CD or DVD drive, select Properties, and go to the AutoPlay tab; in Vista,...
View ArticleMove the location of the Dock in Mac OSX
Open System Preferences, and under the Personal section, go to the Dock options. In this menu, among other customization choices, you can choose to place your Dock on the Left, Bottom, or Right side of...
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