Recent Posts By Aseem
How to Use Word 2010′s New Paste Feature
March 30th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Office Tips
One of the most common things computer user’s do is cut, copy and paste stuff. When you’re cutting or copying from one place in a document to another, there’s not much to the story; when you’re cutting or copying text from a website perhaps, to a Word document on the other hand, things get a [...]
Create a Manual System Restore Point in Windows Vista
March 29th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows Vista Tips
System Restore is a useful tool that you can use to reset your computer’s settings to an earlier time. It can be very helpful in times of crisis, when your computer fails to work as it should. However, you can only restore your computer’s settings if you have a valid restore point to set it [...]
How to Customize the Ribbon in MS Word 2010
March 29th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Office Tips
One of the many gripes people have had about Microsoft products, at least in the past, has been the lack of customization regarding menus, which led to claims that Microsoft was out to tell us all what to do and how to do it all the time, rather than let us do what we want [...]
Add Advanced Google Search Capabilities to Firefox with the CyberSearch Add-on
March 28th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Tools Review
Although you can search the web from the Firefox address bar, there is a much better way to use the address bar and harness the power of Google at the same time. CyberSearch is an add-on for Firefox that lets add advanced Google search capabilities to Firefox. With it, you can get results from Google [...]
Generate a System Health Report in Windows 7 to Check for Errors
March 28th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows 7
Among Windows 7’s more underused and unknown features is the Resource and Performance Monitor. With it, administrators can generate a system health report that indicates failure to pass a series of diagnostics. Learn how to check for errors in Windows 7 using a built-in Resource and Performance test. Generating System Health Reports in Windows 7 [...]
Uninstall and Reinstall Windows 7 Gadgets
March 27th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows 7
Microsoft introduced the world to desktop Gadgets in Windows Vista and also made them a feature of Windows 7. Gadgets are little desktop elements that can display just about any information that can be displayed using XML, HTML, and image files. Anyone with administrative privileges can uninstall a gadget from a Windows 7 computer. Uninstalling [...]
Turn Off User-Installed Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7
March 26th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows 7
The Gadgets Platform introduced in Windows Vista and carried over into Windows 7 is an attempt by Microsoft to add small, convenient apps to the desktop. In work environments, many administrators are charged with the task of removing Windows applications that detract workers from their work. One such element is the gadgets that users have [...]
Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard from Windows 7
March 25th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows 7
The Desktop Cleanup Wizard is a utility that ships with all versions of Windows 7 and is designed to help you keep your Desktop neat and tidy. The utility does this by recommending the removal of old, out-of-date, and unused files and shortcuts currently on your desktop. If you find the Desktop Cleanup Wizard annoying, [...]
Do Not Keep History of Recently Opened Documents for All Users of Windows 7
March 25th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Windows 7
Many Windows 7 applications keep a history of recently opened documents in the File menu or another location. This practice represents a security risk for companies and even home users because the list of recently opened documents is kept in a single location. Learn how to prevent Windows 7 from keeping a history of recently [...]
Make MSWord Read to You with WordTalk
March 24th, 2011 by Aseem | File in: Office Tips
One of the best proofreading techniques is to have someone read your work to you so you can hear errors you would not normally see. But, it takes time to find someone you trust enough to read what you write, not to mention most of us who write do so alone. WordTalk is an add-in [...]
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