Category: IT Tips
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MAC OS installed on PC!
It is well known that computing technology is always changing and improving. If it ever stopped being that way the whole world would be in trouble. But we all kind of knew that. Just how much and how fast these changes are taking place in front of our eyes is simply amazing. Here is an…
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Firefox extentions advantage
Firefox has scored points with everyone who uses it for its implementation of add-ons called extensions. By opening itself for third party feature and enhancements integration, it has allowed users to participate in its development while keeping the core development simple and basic. Extensions are probably single most reason for its popularity and fast user…
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Windows explorer focus customization
Control Windows Explorer Focus Ever wish you could control the folder or drive that Windows Explorer opens to? Well, you can and here’s how: Right-click the Desktop and select New, Shortcut. In the command line box, put in one of the commands below: 1. To have this shortcut open Explorer with focus on the My…
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Connecting Mac OS X to a Win 2003 Server
Problem: When the Mac users connect to server, they can see the domain and the server, but the authentication process seems to fail with error: “connecting to smb:/[ip address]. An error occurred (error= -5000)” Resolution: Seems like you need to make a registry change on the Windows 2003 box. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters The value of RequireSecuritySignature needs…
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How To Edit Files and Folders Right Click Menu Items
Removing Items A lot of programs you install will add themselves to the right-click menu of your files and/or folders. And most times, you have no choice in the matter and, as a result, your right-click menu can get very long with added items you don’t even use. The last person I was helping with…