Archive for the 'PC Use' Category
Add a computer icon to your desktop in Windows Vista
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Resize Your text and font size on Windows Vista.
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009How to move files around on your computer
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Make a list of favorite folders and files in Windows Vista
Friday, September 4th, 2009Add or remove software programs from windows vista
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Show desktop icons in Windows Vista
Monday, August 3rd, 2009You can show or hide your desktop icons in Windows XP or Vista. Just a little tip but for those who prefer to see their wallpaper rather than a mass of icons but still wish to have those icons available to use when they choose its a neat freaks joy to be able to show or hide them at the click of a mouse.
Convert A Plain Folder To A Picture Folder
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Some folders are smart and some are simply plain. If you place pictures in the MyPictures folder then you are automatically given options such as to view pictures as a film strip and play a slide show. This video shows you how to make a plain folder “smart”.
The same thing can be done by right clicking on a folder icon, choosing properties and the tab to customize a folder. It is especially useful for picture folders but music and video folders also offer benefits.
So here’s a great computer tip. Apply a menu template to a folder. For example if you have pictures in a new folder, you can enable it to have menus on the left like the My Pictures folder.
Show the path to a file or folder in Windows Vista
Friday, July 31st, 2009Show the path to a file or folder and copy it to your clipboard.
Vista changed many things to make it appear easier. This may be the case for the new users but for people who used XP or prior Windows programs, Vista is frustrating because what you expect to be there has been hidden. One of these is the path address in Windows explorer. This video shows you how to discover the path when it is not visible. Vista does not show you the path to a file in the address bar.
Find your PC IP address in Windows Vista
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Discover where to find your computers IP address is in Windows Vista.
It is in the network and sharing center in Windows Vista. You might need to find your computer Ip address to resolve IP conflicts on your home network. You may need to know your IP address to enable a technician to remotely look at your computer to fix a problem.
For more tips on pcs and vista visit the websites below
http://www.tips4pc.com
http://www.100vista.com