From the monthly archives:
Every once in a while I’m going to put up a “tutorial” on this site that doesn’t exactly fit in with the others. This is the first one..
Using the following steps, I have never been shut out of a concert or event that I wanted to attend. This includes getting tickets for the hugely popular Pearl Jam in Atlantic City shows. Please read the disclaimer if you plan on using this method to buy tickets with the intent of reselling for profit. [click to continue...]
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How would you like to have a home page that is completely customized to your liking? One that allows you to read articles from all your favorite sites - as soon as they’re published. If that sounds intriguing, I’d like to introduce you to Netvibes.
Netvibes has utilized a number of the “latest” popular technologies (Ajax, RSS, Web 2.0 etc) to create a fantastic home page that anyone with a half-way decent computer and broadband connection can use, and best of all the service is entirely free.
This tutorial will guide you in setting up Netvibes (which you only need to do once), show you some of the useful features, and answer some of the frequently asked questions.. [click to continue...]
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The following is a ’screenshot simulation’ of the Preferences section for the popular web browser, Safari. This simulation can be used when helping someone configure their Safari settings/preferences remotely (and you’re not in front of a Mac).. [click to continue...]
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This tutorial will explain the System Restore feature of Windows XP, and how to use it. System Restore lets you “revert” your computer to a previous date if a problem occurs. To do this, System Restore constantly monitors your PC looking for changes to the operating system, such as an application or driver installation, and then automatically creates a restore point when it detects a change. Because these snapshots are comprised primarily of required system files, it’s very much worth noting that System Restore does NOT back up or save your documents (including emails, bookmarks, passwords, spreadsheets etc). If you were hoping System Restore could help you retrieve a lost document, you’re sadly out of luck.. [click to continue...]
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This tutorial will guide you in creating a filter (or “rule”) in Outlook Express 6. If you receive a number of spam messages with a specific word in the subject (adult products, mortgages, etc) creating a subject based filter can help clean up your Inbox… [click to continue...]
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You’ve read the RSS overview, and now you want to get started reading RSS feeds. But which program to use? This tutorial will guide you through setting up and using NetNewsWire 2.1 (arguably the best/most popular RSS reader), for OS X. You’ll also learn how to customize NetNewsWire, find RSS feeds on topics that you’re interested in and more. NetNewsWire 2.1 is available as a 30 day trial. [click to continue...]
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The following is a ’screenshot simulation’ of the Network Settings for OS X v10.4 (Tiger). Your ISP will determine what the correct settings are for you. When in doubt, check with them. This simulation can be used when helping someone configure their network/Internet settings remotely (and you’re not in front of a Mac).. [click to continue...]
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If you need to guide someone through the System Properties in Windows ME, but don’t have Windows ME installed (or nearby), you can use this simulation. The sim goes all the way through the Device Manager and Network Card properties as well [click to continue...]
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RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication”. It’s a way to easily distribute content (news, stories, podcasts, the tutorial you’re reading right now) to a large number of people. Software programs, called RSS readers, take that content and present it in an easy to view format… [click to continue...]
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Light patterns, images, manuals and more helpful info for the Scientific Atlanta DPC2100 cable modem - [click to continue...]
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A home network is a series of Internet devices (PC’s, gaming consoles, PDA’s) connected together. A home network may consist of several PC’s, gaming consoles, etc - all in different rooms. When you connect multiple devices together in a home network, you can share files, printers and your Internet connection… [click to continue...]
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Why should you disable Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop? Because either service could be used or exploited by an attacker to gain remote access to your system. The steps to disable these services are outlined below.. [click to continue...]
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Light patterns, images, manuals and more helpful info for the RCA DCM425 cable modem - [click to continue...]
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You’ve downloaded a show or two from http://bt.etree.org and now you want to convert the .flac files to .mp3 to take with you on your iPod or MP3 player. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to do just that, using OS X. Read on .. [click to continue...]
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By default, Outlook Express 6 blocks attachments of a certain type (.exe, .bat, .vbs etc). Microsoft has done this because Internet viruses and worms are most often spread via attachments to email. But what if you get a file from a trusted friend? Follow the instructions outlined below to save that file.. [click to continue...]
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