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  • Make A Quick And Easy Print Server

    May 11, 2011 // davisde // Computer Hardware, Featured Articles Tags: cloud, dropbox, google, linux, mac, paper, print, printer, server, set, up, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    Ever wanted to set up a print server? Follow this walk through and set up a server that you can print to from anywhere, using any device.

  • How To Fix A Windows BSOD

    August 7, 2009 // davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: 7, boot, data, safe, screen, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, vista, windows, xp 18 Responses




    This video covers the basics of how to fix the most common Windows Blue Screen Errors, commonly referred to as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

  • How To Slipstream Windows Installations

    June 12, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Software Tips Tags: cd, format, install, tips, tricks, tutorial, virus, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    ***THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS*** Learn how to make a Windows installation that automatically enters your CD-Key, enters your information and automatically installs updates, drivers and your favorite programs.

  • How To Add Themes To Your Desktop

    March 27, 2009 // davisde // DIY Projects, Linux Tips, Software Tips Tags: add, art, desktop, download, linux, theme, tinkernut, ubuntu, vista, xp 5 Responses

    This video will show you how to customize Windows XP, Vista and Ubuntu Linux with personalized themes.

  • Software Tip: Mac-like Taskbar For Windows

    October 15, 2008 // davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: mac, tips, tweak, vista, windows, xp 8 Responses

    This video introduces RocketDock, a free application that allows you to add a customizable mac-like taskbar to Windows.

  • Hacking Tip: Recover Windows Passwords

    October 6, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Video Tags: hack, password, tricks, vista, windows, xp 4 Responses

    This video shows you how to recover lost or forgotten Windows passwords using the free programs Ophcrack and IsoRecorder to record ISO images to CD.

  • DIY Projects: Share A Printer Over A Network

    August 13, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: install, network, print, printer, share, vista, xp 3 Responses

    This video lays out the steps for sharing a printer over a network. This tutorial assumes that the printer is installed on another computer and not connected directly to the network.
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  • Make XP Look Like Vista

    July 22, 2008 // davisde // Hacks, Software Tips Tags: aero, diy, extension, freeware, look, vista, xp 5 Responses

    This video will show you how to make Windows XP look like Windows Vista using free software:
    http://lee-soft.com/
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwl…
    http://desktop.google.com

  • Windows Tip: Share Files Between Vista & XP

    July 10, 2008 // davisde // DIY Projects, Software Tips, Web Tips Tags: diy, network, share, vista, xp 1 Response

    This video will show you how you can share files between Windows Vista and Windows XP.

  • Windows Tip: Set A Video As Your Background

    April 15, 2008 // davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: desktop, movie, tip, tutorial, Video, vista, windows, xp 2 Responses

    In Windows XP and Vista, you can use a free program to play video and movie clips as your desktop background. If you have Vista Ultimate, this can already be done using the DreamScene add on pack.

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