You know how strange to look at the other side of the world. I have encountered my remote site UNIX admin guys made some blunder mistakes on Windows Servers. It happens on other way around also. The following stories are not meant to blame the UNIX guys in anyway, but wondering how do they see … Continue reading Tales of UNIX/Linux Admins managing Windows Servers
“Copy To Folder” & “Move To Folder”
In Windows XP SP2, if you select a bunch of file or folder, you will get "Copy to a Folder" and "Move to a Folder" link in Action pane (on the left). It is very useful feature. Without it, copying or moving files/folders are little tedious (like copy the files and paste it on desired … Continue reading “Copy To Folder” & “Move To Folder”
Get File/Folder Location path to the clipboard
Time to time, you may want to get the full path of a file or folder location for documentation or email others. It's easy in Vista. Here is how. 1. Open the Explorer and go to the desired folder 2. Click SHIFT and right click on a file or folder 3. Select Copy as Path … Continue reading Get File/Folder Location path to the clipboard
Do you know what processes running on your Vista and XP machine?
When your machine is running slow, first thing you should do is check the Task Manager. To invoke the task manager, - Click Control-Alt-Del. In XP Home system, it will automatically opens the Task Manager. In XP Pro system, select "Task Manager" in Control- Alt-Del Screen. In Vista Machines, select "Start Task Manager" in control-Alt-Del … Continue reading Do you know what processes running on your Vista and XP machine?
100 Reasons You’ll Be Speechless – Microsoft
I wouldn't exactly call "Vista" features are speechless. There are great improvements and lot's of business and home features. Check the list of "Speechless" reasons from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/100reasons.mspx?wt_svl=10288VHa1&mg_id=10288VHb1
Outlook Contacts with Photos
I have added photos for my Outlook Contacts, which results the contact photo shows in email header in Outlook. Better yet, my Windows Mobile shows up the photos when someone calls from my contact list and mails show up with photo. I came across few users who amazed to see the photos in email header … Continue reading Outlook Contacts with Photos
Outlook Contacts with Photos
If you use Outlook 2003 and up on your computer, you can add photos for each contact you created in Outlook Contacts folder. Let me explain why do you want to add the photos to the contacts, 1. If you open the mail from one of your contacts, the mails shows up with the photo. … Continue reading Outlook Contacts with Photos
Play PLS stream files in Windows Media Player (no need to install Winamp)
Winamp is a really very nice clean software. No Arguments there. But, I don't want to install it on my business laptop. I want to here all shoutcast streams and other radio stations in my Windows Media Player. So I made a little script myself (and I blogged it HERE). Follow the steps to play … Continue reading Play PLS stream files in Windows Media Player (no need to install Winamp)
Don’t install too many “Media Players” like Real, Winamp, etc.,
To play many different format media files, I see my friends using different media players like Winamp, Real (the worst), QuickTime (even worst, it bundled with iTunes) and others. These software puts some start-up programs which runs at start-up and stay in notification area forever. ITunes is needed if you own iPod, otherwise it's a … Continue reading Don’t install too many “Media Players” like Real, Winamp, etc.,
Outlook keep asking for username/password (Hint: user recently changed the password)
Is your Outlook keep poping up with authentication window? Is Outlook asks for username/password everytime it opens? If you or the user changed the password (AD account) recently, Outlook authentication issue is bound to happen. I forgot where I read it (forums or MSKB), there is a simple solution. Changing your password while Outlook … Continue reading Outlook keep asking for username/password (Hint: user recently changed the password)
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