Eyes on the Solar System is a 3-D environment full of real NASA mission data. You can explore the cosmos from your computer, hop on an asteroid, or fly with NASA's Voyager spacecraft. See the whole solar system moving in real time. Download the software: http://eyes.nasa.gov/ (requires Java to run)
Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Internet Explorer: Starting in InPrivate Mode
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
You can start Internet Explorer in the InPrivate mode which doesn't save your personal information (such as: browser history and cache files for personal privacy reasons). Follow the steps below to create a shortcut that enables this feature when you launch its icon:
Right-click an empty space on the desktop and click New, then select Shortcut.
Type the following information into the
Right-click an empty space on the desktop and click New, then select Shortcut.
Type the following information into the
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Article: Microsoft opens $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade registration for purchasers of Windows 7 PCs
Posted on 9:03 PM by Unknown
Here excerpt from an Engadget article:"Normally the early bird gets the worm, but in the case of Windows 8, purchasers of Windows 7 PCs will have until February 28th, 2013 to snag their promotional upgrade. The Windows Upgrade Offer, which provides upgrades to Windows 8 Pro for a mere $14.99, is now open for registration to all those who purchase a Windows 7 PC between June 2nd, 2012 and January
Microsoft SkyDrive Gets an Update
Posted on 8:39 PM by Unknown
SkyDrive.com, Microsoft's cloud-based storage service got several new features and an updated look recently. It defaults to a tile-based layout and boasts new features like instant search and a contextual toolbar.
Outlook.com was also rolled out recently, which is Microsoft's new cloud-based e-mail service designed to replace Hotmail.com.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Internet Explorer: Reset Settings
Posted on 3:02 PM by Unknown
Internet Explorer can be difficult to troubleshoot, partly because of the many settings and modifications that can be made to it. There's a way to undo most of these changes and roll I.E. back to its original "factory" configuration.
Microsoft includes a feature called "Reset Internet Explorer Settings", to utilize it follow the instructions below:
Warning: This feature can't be undone, use it
Microsoft includes a feature called "Reset Internet Explorer Settings", to utilize it follow the instructions below:
Warning: This feature can't be undone, use it
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Article: Grab Free Desktop Syncing Plus 25GB Storage Space on Box
Posted on 7:47 PM by Unknown
Here is an excerpt from a LifeHacker article entitled "Grab Free Desktop Syncing Plus 25GB Storage Space on Box": "Box is one of the more generous of the online storage services—especially if you got in on one of the free 50GB deals previously offered. However, syncing wasn't offered for personal users—until, it seems, now. Here's how to get Box syncing without a business account." (Read the rest
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Internet Explorer: Keyboard Shortcuts
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
With every version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft seems to beef up its selection of keyboard shortcuts.
Some of the shortcuts are new for this version of I.E., others have been around for a while (but aren’t widely used), and some are classics that every user should be aware of.
See the full list of shortcuts for Internet Explorer 9.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Internet Explorer: Run IE without Add-Ons
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
To check if Internet Explorer is having a problem that is being caused by an add-on. From the search field under Start menu type: "iexplore.exe -extoff".
If the problem disappears, from the Tools menu (the gear icon in the upper right) select Manage Add-ons, under Add-ons Types, you can enable or disable toolbars and extensions until your find the one that is causing the problem.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Article: Windows Defender Offline vs Microsoft Safety Scanner (Which One should you use?)
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
Have you ever wonder what the difference is between Windows Defender Offline and the Microsoft Safety Scanner? There doesn't seem to be a lot of information on this subject so I decided the write the following article. Here is a excerpt from it: "Both Windows Defender Offline and Microsoft Safety Scanner are not a replacement for using a real-time anti-malware (e.g. viruses, spyware, or other
Monday, August 6, 2012
Internet Explorer: Delete Any AutoComplete Items
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
Internet Explorer's AutoComplete feature allows you to quickly re-enter common information that was previously entered into fields on a Web form. Sometime you may want to remove information from this feature because it incorrect (e.g. old or wrong information) or you may not want others to see it. Put the cursor into the field where you want to delete the form data, use the keyboard down arrow
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Internet Explorer: Setting Multiple Home Pages
Posted on 1:00 AM by Unknown
Since Internet Explorer 7 you have been able to open multiple pages in different tabs when the program launches. For example, if you want Bing and Google to open when you launch I.E., open Bing in one tab and Google in another.
Open a up a different web page in a new tab that you want to open automatically Internet Explorer is launched.
From the Settings menu select Internet Options, and press
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