INTERNET EXPLORER 9 SHORTCUTS

Continuing along with our Internet Explorer 9 Keyboard shortcuts, here are some that use the Alt key!

Alt - This will show the IE 9 menu bar.
Alt + X - Opens the tools menu.
Alt + M - Go to your home page
Alt + C - Manage browsing history
Alt + 9 – Force Internet Explorer rendering mode.
Alt + Home – Opens the Home menu
Alt+Z - Opens the Add to Favorites menu
Alt+ A – Opens the Favorites menu
Alt+ I – Displays all feeds (in feed view)
Alt+ M – Marks a feed as read (in feed view)
Alt+ S – Puts the cursor in search box in feed view
Alt+ C – Opens Favorites Center and displays your favorites
Alt+R – Opens the Print menu
Alt+J – Opens the RSS menu
Alt+O - Opens the tools menu
Alt+S – Opens the Safety menu.
Alt + H – Open the Help menu.

Nishad S S

www.rinshez.com

How do you locate and change the (CMOS) clock battery? I have windows XP Dell Inspiron – 530S.

The clock battery (otherwise known as the CMOS battery) is a battery that is used to keep the system clock counting and the user settings saved in your motherboard’s circuitry. Over time, the battery can run out of energy and require replacing. These batteries are style CR2032 and are very easy to replace.

 

From Page 157-158 of Dell Service Manual (Download relevant pages here) the instructions for replacing the battery simply ask you to open the case and locate the battery (it is contained on the motherboard, the circuit board all the cables/CPU plugs in to). Remove the battery by pulling the battery release lever and put a new battery in its place.

Note: Make sure to unplug the power cable from your computer before poking around in there. You have been warned!

Replacing the battery can reset your saved motherboard settings (and date/time), so you’ll be asked to rerun the setup utility for your motherboard by pressing Del or F2 when the computer boots up. Consult your computer manufacturer for what settings need to be changed (if any) from the default settings and how to set the time/date in the CMOS setup. Once you are done, you will want to save and reboot and your computer should boot up normally with a new working clock battery.

Nishad S S

www.rinshez.com

Disable Error Reporting in Vista and Windows 7

In XP, we were often annoyed by messages like this. Some of us, me included, still are.

In Vista and Windows 7, we’re now annoyed by this.

Yes, Microsoft’s error reports can be irritating. However, this feature benefits the larger Windows community by (hopefully) enhancing security and dependability through patches and updates designed to address the root causes of the reported problems.
Microsoft’s definition of error reporting:

While it is possible to disable error reporting, in most circumstances, it’s not recommended. Nevertheless, there are times when it’s practical, at least temporarily. So, let’s look into a method for disabling these reports in Vista and Windows 7.
For instructions on how to do this in XP, see the tip, Disable Error Reporting in Windows XP.
In Vista, this is done through Problem Reports and Solutions. As it is with most Windows functions, there are several ways to get there. The easiest one I found was to type problem reports into Start search and click the Problem Reports and Solutions link.

In the dialog box, click the Change settings link on the left.

Here, either of the notification radio buttons can be activated, or clicking the Advanced settings link will present the option to disable notifications altogether…

…by clicking the Off button. Then click OK.

In the next screen, click OK again.

The following message will appear, and will pop up each time Problem Reports is accessed, until it’s returned to the default.

In Windows 7, just type the word problem and click the Choose how to report problems link.

Then click the radio button beside Never check for solutions (not recommended) and click OK.

Again, please remember that these reports do serve a purpose, so weigh the decision to disable them carefully.

What’s a MIMO Wi-Fi Router? Will it extend my wireless range?

The ever-changing advances in wireless communications have called for various technologies to increase data throughput and link range to improve performance.

One such example is MIMO (multiple input, multiple output). It is an antenna technology, which uses multiple antennas at both the source and the destination. This has led to improvements in applications of digital television, wireless local area networks, cell phone communication, and metropolitan area networks. Luckily for us, MIMO technology has helped Wi-Fi channels to have increased network bandwidth, range, and reliability.

However, MIMO Wi-Fi routers can supposedly get a range of up to 100 feet indoors and 1,000 feet outdoors. Whether you achieve this or not depends on what obstructions and/or interference there are between your computer and the router. Look for companies that have MIMO routers with good speed, eliminating dead spots in the house and outdoors, and have simple set-ups.

One good example of this is Belkin’s Wireless G+MIMO Router. It is perfect for individuals and small offices because it provides a reliable and wider coverage area.

Close Tabs With Your Mouse Wheel

When I’m browsing the Internet, chances are that at any given time I’ve got at least 6 to 10 tabs open in my browser. Obviously, I’ll need to close one or more of those tabs at some point, but I’ll also need pin-point precision to click that little “x” to do so.

Look at it!

It’s downright itty-bitty!

So here’s what you do. Instead of clicking the little “x” ever again, just use your mouse wheel button to close tabs! Just mouse over the tab and click with your middle mouse button!

*poof!*

This works in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, so give it a try!

Who knew tab closing could be so simple?

Repeat an Action in OpenOffice Writer

Recently while working in OpenOffice.org Writer, I found myself repeating my actions over and over again.
I knew that MS Office had a way to repeat the last action or word entered, so I went looking for what Writer has to offer.
What I found was on the Edit menu:

The third choice on the menu is the Repeat command (Ctrl + Shift + Y).
This command will repeat the last word typed or last formatting applied to text where ever you place the cursor/select text.
I couldn’t get it to repeat as many actions as the MS version of the command could but it did help with some of the more mundane work which is something I think that we can all appreciate.

Hi, I have Windows 7 64 bit ultimate. The other night I had two Desktop shortcuts appear on my desktop that were never there before (I do have (and have always) had my hidden folders and files showing). When I tried to delete these two shortcuts I got a warning that it would harm Windows. These files are also located in my user files (under my name). The content is quite different on the desktop as to the same file in the user folder. Do I need them? Can I delete them without harming my PC?

Great question. Turning on the ability to view protected operating system files is sometimes required for certain fixes to your operating system or virus removal/spyware removal, however it also shows you files not intended to be seen by the user.

Think of these files like the software that runs your car’s various electrical components. Sure, the car maker could let you edit these files using a touch screen in your car, but for almost all situations letting someone edit or delete these files would do more harm than good.

So how do you turn these files off yet leave regular hidden files on? Easily. Click Start>Computer. Now hold down theAlt key on the keyboard and press the letter T. From the tools menu, click Folder Options.

In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab and scroll down to “Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)”. Click the box next to it so there is a check mark. Click Apply then OK.

You will no longer see those desktop.ini files or other operating system files anymore.