Computer Tips Of The Day

[Bacon]

When explorer.exe is killed, pressing winkey+e doesn't do anything, and when explorer is alive, winkey+e opens a new Explorer window.

Oh, I got it. I didn't see DETNSWDER's post.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

To zoom in or out in just about any browser, hold down Ctrl and scroll with the scroll wheel on your mouse. An alternate is Ctrl + - to zoom out, Ctrl + + to zoom in.

 

[1337dingo]

To zoom in or out in just about any browser, hold down Ctrl and scroll with the scroll wheel on your mouse. An alternate is Ctrl + - to zoom out, Ctrl + + to zoom in.

took me a wile to figure out what the extra +'s were for hahaha

 

[lucasbytegenius]

When using Aero Peek, pressing the scroll button on a window in the box will close it.

 

[fastdude]

To zoom in or out in just about any browser, hold down Ctrl and scroll with the scroll wheel on your mouse. An alternate is Ctrl + - to zoom out, Ctrl + + to zoom in.

Wow that's actually quite useful

 

[linkin]

Here's one:

If you suspect your hard drive is in bad shape, take a flathead screwdriver, push it down ontop of the HDD and put your ear on the handle. You should be able to hear the platters spinning.
If it's a low, even, hummung noise your hard drive is okay.

If it's clicking, or spinning unevenly, it's not okay. Back up your data if you can, take out the drive, place it in an antistatic bag, seal it, and freeze it over night. Then let it return to room temp, plug it in.

Use the same trick and see if the bearings are still making noise.

 

[hsetima]

Thought I'd make a thread where you can show off that brilliant tip that's too small to make a thread about. We all get these sometimes
Mine is the sfc /scannow command. Type it into the Start Menu and press enter. It will scan your Windows installation for missing or corrupted system files and replace them, saving you a reinstall and fixing issues after a bad virus. In WinXP, insert a WinXP CD with the same version of your installation and open Run and type the command.

-The Lucas

Will it work the same way in vista

 

[DETNSWDER]

Oh, I got it. I didn't see DETNSWDER's post.

Thats because you didnt look.

 

[DETNSWDER]

Ive been busy with Remote Desktop in windows.

ive found that my router will not accept the 192.168.0.123 address. i had it on 192.....0.5 and there was a clash

 

[Bacon]

Thats because you didnt look.

Or I just accidentally looked over it? I like to think I read threads over fairly well before replying, so I take that personally.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

Will it work the same way in vista

Yes, only you don't need the DVD. Also works in 7.

 

[DETNSWDER]

Or I just accidentally looked over it? I like to think I read threads over fairly well before replying, so I take that personally.

my avatar is bright friggin yellow. how could you miss it

 

[Rocko]

I think its a silly feature, but in Win 7, if you grab a window and shake it, all other open windows will minimize leaving only the window you are shaking.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

^That's an AWESOME feature. But it's kind of hard to use.

 

[1337dingo]

i think its a silly feature, but in win 7, if you grab a window and shake it, all other open windows will minimize leaving only the window you are shaking.

omfg that is awesome

 

[fastdude]

Especially with laptop trackpads. I must say I am addicted to Windows Aero, however. Sometimes I open and close windows just for the fun of it

 

[lucasbytegenius]

I love Aero Flip. WinKey+Tab.

 

[vnsmith]

same here.. enjoyed playing with it..

I like using all keyboard short cuts.. easier than using a mouse..

 

[lucasbytegenius]

Unless you put your mouse on ball-bearings

 

[Thanatos]

When in doubt.... Restart!