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Computer Tips & Tricks

     Here is the section you'll probably find most useful on this site, the tips and tricks section that will deal with all sorts of computer issues, help files, and various fixes for your computer.  I'm going to try and add some form of organization to this tip section.  So, there will be various sections and tips included based on operating systems or computer programs or things like that...just browse around and I'm sure you'll find something useful to you.

• Windows Tips (XP, 2K, 98, and 95)
  • Moving the Taskbar (Win XP, Win 98 and 95 Tips)
  • Shutting off Error Reporting in Windows XP
  • Launching an On-screen keyboard in XP
  • How to turn off the hibernate function in Windows XP
  • How to change your mouse pointer in Win XP
  • How to turn off / on the Autoplay CD feature in XP
  • How to select multiple files using the ctrl key
  • How to quickly alphabetize your start menu
  • Using msconfig to shut off programs that auto-start in the system tray.
  • Getting rid of Klez (New Tip - December 12)
  • Changing Screen Resolutions (New Tip - December 11)
  • Making Windows XP look like Classic Windows (New Tip - December 10)
  • Creating Desktop Icons (Beginner's Tip)
  • Defragging your Computer (Beginner's Tip)
  • Scandisk (Beginner's Tip - Windows 95, 98, ME)
  • System Restore (Intermediate Tip Windows XP only)
  • Shutting off XP's built in yucky firewall
  • Registry
    • Backing up your registry / Restoring Registry
    • Programs to Tweak your settings
  • Formatting your computer (Advanced tips - Do not try if you don't want to lose data)
• Beginner Computer Tutorials
  • Changing the computer clock time (Basic Beginner Section)
  • Shutting off your computer properly (Basic Beginner Section)

• Program Tips (some tutorials on different programs)
  • Outlook Express Tutorials (Covers lots of basics with this program)
  • Installing a Firewall (Sygate Personal Firewall Walk-thru)
  • P2P Review, which peer-to-peer client should you download
• Internet Tips
  • Which browser to use and why (IE, Avant, Opera, Netscape, and Mozilla reviewed and rated)
  • Home Page - How to set your default home page
  • Protecting your kids online with Web Filters
• Linux Tips (I need help on this myself...but if you're a newbie, you can learn with me)
  • Bash Shell Basics (It's basic because I only know the basics :D )
• Webmaster Tips and Tricks
  • How to install CGI-Scripts - On Unix Servers