explorer
Tip: Handling Folder Expanding In Windows Explorer
Saturday, 6 March 2010 | Jason SlaterHere is an interesting one, regarding Windows Explorer, that someone asked me about a few days ago.
They were telling me that on their work computer, which is running Windows XP, that clicking on a folder in Explorer automatically … Read More
Tip: Take Control Of Windows Explorer New Items
Thursday, 4 February 2010 | Jason SlaterUninstalling some applications in Windows doesn’t always remove remnants, one of these remnants can lurk in the File, New section of Windows Explorer. This is driven by a sub-key in the registry for various file types and if set causes the extension to be included for the quick creation of new documents. Over time, it can soon fill up.
Tip: Extend The Context Menu In Windows 7 Explorer
Thursday, 14 January 2010 | Jason SlaterIf you right-click on a folder or file in Windows 7 Explorer a context menu appears. For folders the options are typically Open, Open in new new window, Share with, Restore previous versions, Include in library, Send to, Cut, Copy, … Read More
Record Sound and Video From The Internet (And Anywhere Else)
Monday, 11 January 2010 | Jason SlaterThe aim of Freecorder is simply to allow you to download, record and convert audio from Internet sources – but it can also pretty much handle any sound you can hear through your PC and can also handle web videos, … Read More
Backup Your Internet Explorer History
Sunday, 10 January 2010 | Jason SlaterMany applications are available for safely and securely clearing the Internet Explorer history, cookies, and other bit and pieces of information it builds up but what if you wanted to back them up? For example, you might need to look back at a few websites you visited but the history is gone, or you might want your user customisations returned and can’t remember exactly what the settings are, and don’t even get me started on the auto complete history – this where a handy utility called BackRex Internet Explorer aims to help.