Recently while working on an FAQ at work, I needed to insert some random text into the document I was writing. Lucky for me, Microsoft Word 2007 has 2 different ways I can do this. Using a simple syntax, Word will insert either Random Text…
The mystery began a few weeks ago… I was working away when all of a sudden, my computer (and a few around me) began beeping VERY loudly 3 times. This is no ordinary beep….. This is a VERY loud Machine BEEPING sound. Apparently we all…
Easily Organize and Launch Applications With RocketDock
Feb 25th, 2008 by MrGroove
Recently I found a little application which has changed the way I launch applications on my Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP desktops which if you think about it, is fairly significant. It’s free and very GROOVY so I figured I’d drop a quick note…
Easily Manage Multiple RDP Session With RD Tabs
Feb 21st, 2008 by MrGroove
Like many of you out there, as a Systems Engineer I spend the majority of my day using the Windows Remote Desktop Client (or commonly referred to as the RDP client) to connect / remote into servers and desktops to manage them. With the exception…
Easily Transfer, Share or Store Files Online
Feb 17th, 2008 by MrGroove
A few months back I stumbled across a really cool Website @ http://drop.io which makes files sharing, backup, transfers etc… EASY. Although I’ve previously used other services like box.net or Live SkyDrive, Read Full Post »
Fix Dell Sound Issues after Windows Vista SP1 RC1 Upgrade
Jan 10th, 2008 by MrGroove
It didn’t take long to run into my first issue after I upgraded my Dell Latitude D620 to Windows Vista SP1 RC1. After the final reboot, my Sound Card quit working. When I noticed it,…
Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts
Jan 3rd, 2008 by MrGroove
If you spend as much time as I do in front of a computer learning a shortcut which can shave a few seconds off a common task can be significant. Throw in the fact that I’m also a bit lazy…. and it should explain…
Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog Box for Windows 7, Vista and XP [How-To]
Dec 30th, 2007 by MrGroove
When deleting a file or folder in Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, the default behavior will prompt you for confirmation verifying you actually want to go forward with the delete. Some people call it the “second chance”. Personally, I find the prompt annoying. …
Add Additional Mailbox to Outlook 2007
Nov 23rd, 2007 by MrGroove
Recently a user in our forum asked how to add a second mailbox to their Outlook 2007 Client. I have to admit, the process is a little different than it was with the Outlook 2003 client and it…
Convert Email to Plain Text in Outlook 2007
Nov 17th, 2007 by MrGroove
One method used to infect Windows PC’s is through malformed/malicious html content stored inside emails (and in most cases hidden). Because of this, one of the first things I do after installing Microsoft Outlook is set the…