Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
Change Measurement Units in Microsoft Word
Jun 28th, 2010 by Aseem Kishore
Useful for custom margins or using the metric system
Change the Host Key in VirtualBox
Jun 27th, 2010 by Aseem Kishore
Useful if your laptop doesn't have a Right Ctrl key
Hide the Menu Bar and Status Bar in VirtualBox
Jun 26th, 2010 by Aseem Kishore
Very helpful on a laptops or small screens
Attach a VHD File in Windows XP
Mount without Virtual PC or Microsoft Virtual Server
If you also use Windows XP on another computer, you can transfer that VHD file to the XP computer and mount it without having to run Virtual PC or Microsoft […]
Center Your Worksheet Data in Excel for Printing
Let's face it, it looks much nicer
If you have created a small worksheet in Excel, you may want to center it on the page when you print it. By default, it will print in the upper, […]
Generate Random Text or Lorem Ipsum Text in MS Word
Great for doing website or document mockups
Ever need to add some random or meaningless text into Microsoft Word to test a document, temporarily fill some space, or to see how some formatting looks? Luckily, Word provides […]
Troubleshoot Windows Hanging During Shutdown
Hopefully one of these methods will work for you
Does Windows hang when you try to shut it down? On one of my laptops, I ran into the problem where Windows would just hang on the shutdown screen for […]
Cannot Run Windows Update on a Windows 7 PC?
A corrupted update can make Windows confused
Recently, I was working with a client and they had an issue updating their Windows 7 PC. Basically, whenever they tried to run a check for updates, they would get […]
Convert Images Between Formats via the Command Line in Ubuntu
Using a great free conversion tool
If you need to convert an image from one format to another you can use GIMP to do so, but there is an easier way. You can use ImageMagick, which […]
Stop Windows 7 from Automatically Installing Device Drivers
Plus replace generic icons with enhanced ones
Although Windows 7 makes some things much easier than in previous versions of the operating system, sometimes it can be an aggressive bugger when it comes to detecting, downloading, and […]
Take Control of Windows 7 Administration
Make it secure but easy to use
Windows 7 represents a step forward in security for home PCs, but administration in the operating system can be a bit confusing. Everything from the secret administrator to User Account […]
Quickly Add Date and Time Stamps to an Excel Worksheet
A very common task, add both dynamic and fixed
You can easily change the format of any cell in an Excel worksheet to let the application know what type of data to expect. Two often used formats are the […]
2 Ways to Use Excel’s Transpose Function
Because we all have our worksheet quirks
If you work extensively with Excel at home, at work, or in a home office, you have the luxury of setting up your worksheets exactly as you want them. However, […]
How to Use Excel’s What-If Analysis
Helpful for business owners or econ majors
One often overlooked feature of Excel is the What-If Analysis tool that allows you to explore different scenarios without changing the values in your spreadsheet. This function is particularly useful […]
How to Change Caps Lock Text back to Normal in Word
At one time or another, we have all accidentally tapped the Caps Lock key while typing. If you were multitasking while typing, it is completely possible you typed several sentences in all caps! I’m […]
Top 10 Differences between Windows XP and Windows 7
Be prepared if you are planning to upgrade
If you skipped over Windows Vista like so many others have, you may be in for a shock when you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Microsoft’s newest operating […]
Why Does 64-bit Windows Need Two Program Files Folders?
The answer so you'll be able to sleep at night
Although Windows XP did have a 64-bit version, it wasn’t until Microsoft released Windows Vista that consumers really had to make a decision of whether to buy the 32 or […]
CD or DVD Drive Won’t Eject or Open?
Don't use a screwdriver, try these methods
What to do if you get a CD or DVD stuck in your computer’s optical drive and it won’t eject? You can take several steps to troubleshoot stuck DVDs or […]
Where is the Sidebar in Windows 7?
We have good news and bad news
Some people loved it and some people hated it. Wherever you land on that spectrum, Microsoft introduced us to the Sidebar in Windows Vista. However, many users who upgraded to […]
Windows 7 Version Comparison – Home, Professional, Ultimate
We lay out the differences side by side
Trying to decide which version of Windows 7 you should get: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate? It basically depends on your needs and what you are going to be using […]