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Use Shift + Click to Open a CMD Prompt Directly in a Folder

Austin Ruthruff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:51 +0000

This groovy tip is a time saver for anyone who frequently uses the command prompt within the Windows operating system.

Windows Tip: Delete Files Instantly from the Recycle Bin

Brian Burgess — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:33 +0000

The Recycle Bin in Windows provides a place to get rid of files and folders you no longer want. But sometimes you might want to delete them instantly. Here's how.

Send Email From Other Accounts in Outlook.com

Brian Burgess — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

A cool feature in Outlook.com is the ability to add multiple accounts. And once you do, it’s easy to choose the account you send a message from.

How To Add Videos to the Windows 7 Start Menu

Brian Burgess — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:06 +0000

If you use the Windows 7 Start Menu a lot, you've probably noticed that Pictures and Music links are listed, but not videos. Adding your Videos is easy, here's how.

iOS Tip: Create Separate Email Signatures for Each Account

Brian Burgess — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:38 +0000

If you have multiple email accounts on your iPhone or iPad, you might want to use different signatures for each account. Adding a signature per account is easy.

Double-Tap To Automatically Punctuate the End of Sentences on Android & iPhone

Austin Ruthruff — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:44 +0000

How fast is your mobile keyboard kung-fu? This tip could add extra speed to even the quickest typist's skill tree.

Download Purchased Movies and TV Shows From iTunes Later

Brian Burgess — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:20:55 +0000

Apple has recently added a feature in iTunes 11 and iOS 6 that allows you to save time and money (sort of) when downloading media. Here’s a look at how it works.

Carry a Surge Protector While Traveling to Become an Airport Hero

Austin Ruthruff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:15 +0000

Most airports could use more power outlets. Why not bring your own power strip and guarantee you'll have a slot on one? And help some other travelers too!

Insert the Cent Symbol In Microsoft Word with Keyboard Shortcut

Brian Burgess — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:56 +0000

Sometimes when you need to add a special character to your MS Word document, like the cent symbol, you can go through a long list of symbols from the menu, or just use this simple keyboard shortcut.

Bing Tip: Show Time Specific Search Results

Brian Burgess — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:00:53 +0000

Recently Microsoft added a new feature to its Bing search engine that allows you to find articles more easily based on the time they came out.

Spell Check Microsoft Word Documents with a Keyboard Shortcut

Brian Burgess — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

If you need to edit a document, or write a quick draft and check spelling later, here’s a quick tip to run a spell check with keyboard shortcuts.

How To Remove Windows Icon Check Boxes

Brian Burgess — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:00:53 +0000

Windows allows you to set check boxes to select multiple items, which some users find annoying. If you’re not a fan of the boxes, here’s how to get rid of them.

Surface Tip: Search for a Word or Phrase on a Webpage in IE 10

Brian Burgess — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:16 +0000

On a Microsoft Surface, you’ll probably be using Internet Explorer 10 quite a bit. While doing research online, here's how to search for a specific word or phrase on a webpage.

How To Check if Xbox Live Service is Down

Brian Burgess — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:15:17 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox Live service was down for a while last night. If you experience it being down, or have account or app issues, here's a quick tip for checking the status.

How To Check if your Outlook Install is a 32-bit or 64-bit Client

Steve Krause — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Quick-Tip for checking if your Outlook client is the 32-bit or 64-bit client.

Disable Screen Rotation on Kindle Fire HD

Brian Burgess — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:00:54 +0000

The Kindle Fire HD has Screen Rotation enabled by default. If you’re reading a book or browsing the web it can be annoying. Here’s how to turn it on or off.

The Often Overlooked “ Redo ” Command

Austin Ruthruff — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:30:19 +0000

The Redo or Repeat command in Windows is a very handy command epsecially when using programs like Excel or Word. Let's review what it is and how to use it.

Pin A Featured Post to the Top of your Facebook Page

Bogdan Bele — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:15:58 +0000

Pinning a post to the top of your Facebook page is great way to feature your best content to your fans and customers. Here's how to do it.

How To Update PortableApps Manually

Bogdan Bele — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:01:22 +0000

The PortableApps suite usually updates automatically, but if you haven’t used it in a while you'll want to make sure everything is up to date. Here's how to manually update everything.

50 Keyboard Shortcuts That Work Across All Web Browsers

Austin Ruthruff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:40 +0000

You don't need to be a Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer devotee. You can use whichever browser is currently doing the best job for you, and with these 50 shortcut keys it's easy to switch between all of them.

How to change the Outlook 2013 Calendar Color [Screencast]

Steve Krause — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:16:00 +0000

Changing the Outlook 2013 calendar color is super easy as demonstrated in this quick-tip video.

Weekend Fun: Tiggit–The Free Open Source Game Launcher

Austin Ruthruff — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:00:10 +0000

If you're a fan of Steam and free games, I think you'll love Tiggit. While the game titles aren't as great as those offered by Valve, all of the games are free to play and redistribute. And most PC's shouldn't need a new video card to play them.

iPhone or iPod Touch: Disable Auto Orientation

Austin Ruthruff — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:30:54 +0000

All iOS devices have a handy feature that auto-rotates your screen depending on which way you are holding the device. But, if you are laying down then this feature can cause more harm than good. Here's how to lock up orientation on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Disable iTunes Match Auto Renewal

Brian Burgess — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:00:25 +0000

With so many music streaming services and cloud storage solutions, you might not have a need for iTunes Match anymore. It's set to auto renew by default though, here's how to disable it and save $25.

How To Change the Outlook.com Color Scheme

Brian Burgess — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:00:44 +0000

If you’ve started using Outlook.com which was launched as a preview this week by Microsoft, you might want to jazz up the look of it a bit. Changing the color a little bit is about all you can do right now. Here’s a quick tip on how to change it.