August 5, 2009
There you are, at your friend’s house. You’re all gathered around the computer to watch a funny video. But then something happens. A virus pops up and gives you the digital bird. “No problem,” you say, “since I’m a geek, I’ve got antivirus software on my USB stick.” Now you’re the hero. Now you and [...]
June 3, 2009
So, if you’ve read my previous post on Windows 7, you should have it up and running, ready to see what’s different. First off, hear this. Most things are the same. Whether you were using XP or Vista, you’ll generally find things in the same places, and find that they work in a similar way”¦ [...]
May 31, 2009
For the first few years of my engineering career, I spent a lot of time writing Visual Basic based GUI applications for automated factory machines. These were the sort of VB applications that were very difficult to test, because for the most part the users consisted of moderately educated folks who had a hard time [...]
May 27, 2009
With all the downloading, reviewing, testing and occasionally, publishing of freeware that I do, you would think I would have seen this sooner. FreeWareUpdater is a simple, yet very effective tool for people who like freeware. Note, personal ethics and the laws of the nation require that I disclose to you the fact that I [...]
May 26, 2009
You can install Windows 7 on a virtual machine like what Guy did (Parts 1 & 2) and that’s a very valid and safe option. However, the odds are that eventually, you’ll need to install it on an actual computer if you want to use it on a daily basis. I did. Take advantage of [...]
May 26, 2009
This post came about because I was searching for ways to create a copyright symbol for a batch of graphics in Photoshop. Working inside a graphical environment makes one depend too much on the tools and menus. A “C” and a stroked elliptical marquee around it, said my right brain. But then my left brain [...]
May 26, 2009
If you are using Windows XP, sometimes you might feel a little left out in the visual department. That is why we are seeing more and more applications that tweak the crap out of the Windows XP user interface. Don’t be jealous of OS X or Compiz users anymore! Now, you can have some awesome [...]
May 20, 2009
AutoIt allows you to perform a series of actions and saves a snapshot of the actions. It’s called a macro in geek-speak. Then by simply invoking that macro, the same series of actions is taken again, identical to the first time you did it. Yet, this time all you did was click one icon. If Homer [...]
April 15, 2009
Any type of increased productivity in the workplace is a bonus to any employer. More real estate on your large LCD screen for multitasking at home, keeps your A.D.D. laden mind occupied for hours at at time. Adding multiple monitors is one of the more popular options today, with the decreasing cost of monitors and [...]
April 12, 2009
Let’s say for a moment that you have a new Windows PC. Alternatively, imagine that you’re just about to wipe the hard disk clean and run your Windows restore disks. As fun as it is to reinstall and then tweak your browsers and mail programs to just the way you like them, and then retrieve [...]
