Dear dotnetwizard readers. Some of you, who have been regular readers here know me by the name Thomas. I have been here with you for a few months now, posting articles more or less about software and tutorials. But recently I have decided it was time to build my own website and continue writing about [...]
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CES 2009
January 8th, 2009
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Long awaited International Consumer Electronic Show 2009 has opened its doors in Las Vegas. Everyone is eagerly writing about new products which have been introduced so I am not going to do the same thing. Those, actually present at CES may write much better and informative news so this time I am just providing you [...]
Jing Project
January 8th, 2009
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Previously I wrote about Windows Vista built-in screen capturing tool. But sometimes desktop-taken pictures are not enough and we need more. Something like screen recording. And this is exactly what Jing is all about.
Windows Snipping Tool
January 4th, 2009
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Among many useful tools Windows Vista features is also a screen-capturing utility called Snipping Tool. For my screen-capturing purposes I used to use Gadwin PrintScreen utility, Jing and Evernote until I discovered similar tool implemented right into the Vista itself. What Snipping Tool does is to take pictures of your desktop, offering you to take [...]
Find out what Windows version you are running
January 4th, 2009
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You can find out this in many ways but one of the fastest method is to use windows built-in tool called Winver. To call the tool simply press Start button in Taskbar and type in winver. (works in run box as well) This will pop up dialog box showing you the correct version of Windows [...]
Vista Nature – beautiful Firefox theme
January 2nd, 2009
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After reinstalling Windows and applying all updates and programs, I usually decorate the looks of windows. I am not a hardcore Vista theme-changing enthusiast or appearance tweaker but I like changing the looks of certain programs the way I like them most. And one of them is Firefox. Normally I only apply glasser add-on which [...]
Mission Impossible: Browse internet offline
December 14th, 2008
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You do not need to be Tom Cruise to do that. A few months ago I went to my family’s country house which belonged to my great grandparents. Because the house is in a very rural place there was no internet at the time. But because I intended to stay there for a few days, [...]
Avanquest gives away free software until Christmas
December 6th, 2008
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Recently I discovered a special offer from Avanquest software maker. From the 1st until the 24th December they will be giving away free software gifts. I cannot tell what this software is going to be. It is a surprise, but today they offer fix-it utilities 7 express you probably know about. But in case you [...]
LaptopAlarm helps you against thieves
December 1st, 2008
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Do you happen to leave your laptop unattended at public places such is university or library, maybe just for a minute to say hello to a friend or fetch a cup of coffee and than continue to work on? What if you come back and your laptop is gone, stolen? Well, the best option is [...]
Is something wrong with Windows or with Microsoft?
November 29th, 2008
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Ever since I started being interested in computers I have been reading and listening to the complaints about windows. On the other side there are people who are in love with windows no matter what version. This seems normal for people have diferent tastes and needs, but at the end we all probably share the [...]
