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How to access FTP Server using Notepad++

Earlier we posted a complete screen shot tutorial on installing FileZilla client and server and synchronizing files between multiple clients. In this post I am going to show you how to synchronize or access files on your FTP Sever directly [...]

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Opt out and maintain your privacy when using Google Services

Google’s change in its Privacy terms has been a cause of concern for many. Google has also responded to the wide-spread out-cry about this with the suggestion that you not log in to you Google account, if you have privacy [...]

How To Disable Internet Explorer Auto Refresh

There may be times when you may want to disable the auto refresh in Internet Explorer 9 for various reasons. You might be reading some important data when the Internet Explorer’s auto refresh setting suddenly refreshes the webpage and you [...]

Make Explorer.exe taskbar shortcut open your favorite folder

The Windows 7 taskbar explorer.exe shortcut icon, by defaults, opens the Libraries folder. We have already seen how you can make it open the Computer folder instead. In this post, I will tell you how to make it open any [...]

Fix: Jump List missing or disappeared permanently in Windows 7

Windows 7 has introduced Jump List, which is basically a list of recent documents and unique features and links for that particular program, pinned favorites, etc. By default, Windows 7 displays 10 items in the Jump List, which can ofcourse always [...]

Windows 7 | 8 Search Indexer Tips

Windows 7 and Windows 8 have a powerful Search feature that allows you to quickly search for files on your computer. Windows Search creates and then uses what is called as the Index to perform very fast searches on your computer. [...]

PayPal Login : How to Sign up and Sign in securely

PayPal is one of the most popular and secure services which you can use to shop and sell online, and to send and receive money. Since financial transactions are involved, it is very important to learn and know how to set up [...]

Fix: Desktop does not refresh automatically in Windows 7 |8

The Desktop or Explorer window or folder will automatically refresh itself when you make a change to its contents. This could be creating a new shortcut, creating or saving a new file or folder in it, and so on. But [...]

What does Refresh Desktop or Refresh explorer window actually do?

I am sure that you must have noticed that when you right-click on your Windows desktop or inside an open explorer window, you see an option called Refresh in the context menu. The Refresh option has been there since you can remember! [...]

Fix: Unable to Change Default Program Extension on Windows 7

Today, I’m going to show you a way out, if you ever face a situation, where you are unable to change the default program extension in Windows. I was helping out a client of mine. His operating system had somehow changed the [...]

10 most useful Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts that you should know

There are some who just don’t bother to use keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys, and then there are some who just cannot do without them. For those who don’t really use them, you should give it a try. You can begin with these [...]

How to set different screen resolution for each user account in Windows 7

Screen resolution is a setting that determines how much details and information is displayed on your computers screen, and is measured horizontally and vertically in pixels. Windows chooses the best display settings, including screen resolution, refresh rate, and color, based [...]

Windows Intune Tips and Tricks Guide

Windows Intune enables businesses to manage and secure PCs. It also provides users with rights to current and future versions of Windows. It provides cloud based PC management including anti-virus, patch updating and more. Microsoft has released a document that will [...]

Windows 7 themepack will not install if its name has a space in the 9th character

Here is a rare situation you may face – a situation which may leave you perplexed! Let us say that you have created and saved a Windows 7 themepack. But when you double-click on it install it, nothing happens! Check [...]

Windows Registry Editor Tips & Features

Everywhere you turn you find someone telling everyone to stay clear of the Registry. While I agree with this to an extent, I have come to realize that a lot of what we do involves the Registry whether we know [...]

How to change default download directory in Internet Explorer

When using Intermet Explorer, by default, all your downloads are saved in the C:\Users\Username\Downloads folder. But if you want to change the download folder, you can do so as follows. Change default download directory in Internet Explorer Open Internet Explorer [...]

Trick your Zune software and Windows Phone to install the Mango Update right away

Getting tired of waiting for the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update to show up on my HTC Windows Phone in India, I decided to force my Windows Phone to update. This idea is very simple to follow. Here is how you [...]

How To Find and Filter My Contacts in Windows Phone 7.5

We all know that Windows Phone 7.5 has enriched with many new and improved features. Perhaps the good news for the Windows Phone users is that, you need not mess up your contacts if you have a long list of contacts from [...]

How to Set or Change Password in Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

Password is the first and foremost step when it comes to security of any device, locker or anything else. Password protection for a mobile device more important than anything else because there is always a fear of losing it at [...]

Disable Runtime error messages in Internet Explorer

A runtime error is a software or hardware problem that prevents a program from working correctly. Runtime errors might cause you to lose information in the file you’re working on, cause errors in the file (corrupt the file) so you [...]

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