Shut Down. No, Sleep. No…

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  March 15, 2012  /  Windows   —   No Comments ↓

Access the Start Menu Properties by right clicking on your Start menu.
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Working the Clouds: Creating a SkyDrive Folder

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  October 24, 2011  /  Windows   —   No Comments ↓

Make your Windows Live account soar into the clouds! By taking advantage of cloud computing, files can be stored in drives that are secure, have ample space and can be accessed from anywhere. Windows Live offers SkyDrive, an online file storage system that allows for easy management of your documents and favorite web links. To best utilize this service, we’ve outlined the steps required to create folders in SkyDrive for easy navigation and organization of your data.

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7 Tips to Manage Your Files Better

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  June 12, 2008  /  Windows   —   No Comments ↓

You work with documents, presentations, graphics, and other files all day. And then how much time do you spend looking for files that you worked on? A couple minutes here and a couple minutes there. On a daily basis, it can all add up.

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Set Up Your PC So That Only Authorized People Can Use It

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  February 13, 2008  /  Windows   —   No Comments ↓

Guest Accounts in Windows XP

When several people use a single computer, it’s convenient to set up a user account for each person to keep everyone’s setup preferences and documents separate. If someone wants to use your computer briefly he or she can use the Guest user account. By default in Microsoft Window XP, this account is disabled, which means that only specifically authorized users can access your computer.
If you have enabled your Guest account, you should disable the Guest account (once your guest has finished using your computer) to improve your computer’s security.

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