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If you use Firefox, you probably have it set to remember passwords for sites you frequent, but do you know how easy it is for anyone to see all your saved passwords? Setting a master password will make it so anyone who tries to view your saved passwords can’t, unless they know the master password.
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Yesterday we saw how to enable the File Menu bar in Windows Vista, and now, let’s do a whole lot more. In this bundle you’ll see how to:
Add a file to your favorites list
View hidden files and folders
Change file associations (what program opens what file)
Change file extensions
Tagging files
Rating files
Encrypt files and folders
Change folder templates
Using check boxes More >
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This one is for both PC and Mac – Whenever you buy music from the iTunes store, it comes with album artwork. The album artwork is then displayed in iTunes, depending on what view you’re currently using, as well as on your iPhone, iPod, Front Row (Mac only), or Apple TV. What if you’ve acquired music through More >
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A new feature in Mac OS X Leopard is the ability to use Stacks in the dock. This has been a feature of some debate – is it useful, or merely eye candy? If you ask me, Stacks are useful. Click on the Stacks image to watch a video which explains:
Create Stacks
Stacks options
How they’re sorted
How More >
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As you’ve probably noticed while writing in Word 2007 or Pages ‘08, when you make certain common misspellings, Word and Pages automatically corrects those mistakes. While this is helpful, you can do more than use it for the occasional misspelling. Do you have a word or phrase that you use often, maybe a name, or technical term? Or More >
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
It’s extremely easy to boot your Mac from different types of media, such as CDs, DVDs and external hard drives. It’s also easy, using your OSX Install Disc, to use the Disk Utility program to repair, partition and format disks, reset administrator account passwords, and to restore your entire computer using a Time Machine Backup. Knowing how to boot More >
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Time Machine is my favorite backup solution, and these tips can really help you when dealing with your backups.
Use Quick Look while in Time Machine mode to easily preview files before you restore (or delete) them.
Delete all backup copies of a particular file or folder.
This allows you to delete those large file and folders you don’t More >
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
VoiceOver on the Mac is great for anyone with seeing or hearing disabilities, but also has some helpful features for those who just want a more interaction with their computer. All you need is Mac OS X Leopard and speakers.
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
Networking has always been a bit of a tricky task in Windows, but in Windows Vista, many improvements have been made. Vista makes it a lot easier to share not only standard files, but printers and multimedia files as well. Before you start, you’ll want to watch the Network and Sharing Center introduction video.
Networking in More >
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Roxio Streamer allows you to easily stream video from your Mac to your iPhone or iPod, as well as any other internet connected computer (Mac and PC). After acquiring Roxio Toast, Streamer is a free service and setting up Streamer simply involves picking a Streamer web address and password. Once that’s set, you’ll be More >
