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[11 May 2009 | No Comment | 2,450 views]

Normally, a computer’s screen resolution is at its maximum by default, but in some cases, you need to change it manually to get the most out of your computing experience. If you don’t have an exceptionally slow machine, it’s definitely worth the effort.
Here’s how to change your screen resolution:
Go to your Windows XP’s desktop and right click on an empty space. Select “Properties”.

In the “Display Properties” window that appears, navigate to the “Settings” tab on the right.
Move the slider in the bottom-left corner of the window to change your computer’s …

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[22 Oct 2008 | 28 Comments | 21,281 views]
10 Tricks With A USB Thumb Drive

Any ordinary USB memory device can do a lot more than you probably thought it could. It can carry programs, encryption and even a full installation of Windows XP! Here is our tenlist for the coolest things you can do with a USB thumb drive:

Take your programs with you
We all know how frustrating it is when we take your files to another computer just to discover that the software required to read the files is not installed.
Here’s the simplest solution – take your programs with you – on your …

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[3 Sep 2008 | 26 Comments | 13,964 views]
How to: change the start button text on Windows XP

Haven’t posted many Windows XP tricks recently, so here’s one: How to change the start button on your Windows XP.
Tired of the boring old “start” button at the bottom left corner of your Windows XP’s monitor? Want something new to replace iit? Well here’s how to change it.
With a few modifications in the Windows Registry, you can replace the “start” text with anything you like. Great for achieving a new, custom look for your Windows XP. So let’s get started.

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[15 Aug 2008 | 4 Comments | 846 views]


flip!t is a very fun script that converts any text into certain ASCII characters that make any text appear upside down. Why not customize your boring email and forum signatures and write your name, written uʍop-ǝpısdn?

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[8 Jul 2008 | 2 Comments | 756 views]

Have a dirty computer monitor? Here’s something that will keep your screen looking clean…
These cute, free screen savers are from the movie “Must Love Dogs” and I must say they’re a great idea.
There are four of them to choose from (Click the image to download):

If you get an error with the “flash.ocx” file, you need to configure your system to allow 3rd party screensavers.
Enjoy!