Enabling the Administrator Account
For some reason, there are some people out there that think Microsoft did away with the local administrator account with Windows 7. Not true – it’s just disabled. Here’s how to turn it back on.
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Protecting the Registry Via Export
If you do not regularly back up your computer, shame on you. Especially if you are making registry changes to enhance your system. Use these steps to make quick backups of the registry, just in case something goes awry.
Remove Windows Gadgets
Gadgets getting in your way? Get rid of them, along with the ability to add them, with a simple registry tweak.
IE Favorites Menu Grayed Out
If the Favorites menu is missing or grayed out in Internet Explorer, there may be a registry key that is causing it.
Sharing a Folder on the Network with Windows XP
You’ve got your home network all setups. Now how do you share files around the house? You don’t have to be a networking guru, just follow this quick procedure.
Finding your MAC address
Whether you’re troubleshooting connectivity issues or configuring network settings, knowing how to locate your MAC address on Windows can be immensely helpful. Fortunately, the process is straightforward, and with a few simple steps, you can easily find this unique identifier. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of finding your MAC address on a Windows… Read More »
Remove Delete Confirmation
Normally, Windows will display a dialog when you highlight a file and press delete. Why display this dialog when it’s only going to the recycle bin anyway?
Open Default App for Any File
Handling links (or other file types) in your VB6 application can be a bit of a pain in the neck. The user may not use what you use to view text files. How to handle it?
Making Random Numbers in VB6
Some time ago, a budding young VB programmer was having a problem with random numbers not being random, but a predictable repeating pattern. It can be easily overcome, and here is how.
Enable Automatic Logon
For public computers or for computers in a corporate environment, usernames and passwords are a necessary security measure. But do you really need to enter a username and password for your home machine?