We’ve covered how to download YouTube videos to your computer here before at WorldStart a few times. It seems as the years roll on by, it gets faster and easier to save the clips from everyone’s favorite video website. This new app I have to show you, however, blows all the competition outta the water! It’s called Free YouTube Download and it is chockfull of useful
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011Solving a “Trayapp” File Problem
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Every time my computer boots, it starts to download some file called “Trayapp”. I have tried everything I know to find the program that “needs” this elusive file, but can’t find any information linking it to anything in my system. I have to manually “end program” every time I turn on my computer.
I know this problem must be
Create a Desktop Shortcut for the OnScreen Keyboard
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Annie from Texas asks:
Is there a way to send a shortcut to the desktop for the On-screen keyboard?
Thanks for the question Annie and, yes there is. For those not familiar with the Windows onscreen keyboard it’s, as the name states, a keyboard that appears on the computer screen. Typing is
Toggle Keys Explained
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Harry from Minnesota writes:
What the heck is a toggle key?
Harry, I’m really glad you asked this one! I ignored the word toggle during the first 5 years of using my computer because I had no idea what it was and was too embarrassed to admit it.
In the computer world, the word ‘toggle’ comes up a
Windows Special Editions
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011I’ve noticed there are different versions (N,K,KN) of Windows XP Pro and Windows 7 Pro & Enterprise. What are they and what version do we get in the usual OEM Windows pre-installed on computers?
Windows N, K, and KN: Microsoft Special Editions?
If you’ve browsed the Windows Operating
What Should I Read Next?
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Have you ever finished a book and had trouble deciding what to read next? I know I have! This site gives you a recommendation on what you should read next, based on the title or author of a book you already like.
Five Advanced Google Search Operators
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Like many others, I use Google for searches, but it’s often difficult to find a result among the thousands of returns. Are there any ways to add more focus to a Google search?
Five Advanced Google Operators
We all use Google (well the majority of us do) more or less every time we sit
Shortcut to the Performance Monitor in Vista or Windows 7
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Would you like to know what’s happening in your Vista or Windows 7 computer right now? For a quick read on current activity and performance, follow the steps below.
First, open the Run dialog box, by holding the Windows key and typing R (Win+R).
In the Run box, type cmd and hit the Enter key.
In the News 4-6-11
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Take me out to the ball game…or not…
Major League Baseball has already started and the Pro clubs are pushing hi-tech upgrades to their parks to lure the fan that watches from his couch in his living room into watching from a seat live in the VIP box (or just from a seat live).
Synonym Finder
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011While Microsoft Word has a built in synonym finder, I’ve found it doesn’t have a synonym for every word. That’s when I head over to this site and find a better and less repetitive way of writing what I need to write. This site is definitely
Imperial History of the Middle East
Monday, April 4th, 2011Imperial History of the Middle East
This flash site offers an amazing look at who has conquered the Middle East over the last 5,000 years. To start it, just click play!
You’ll watch it be conquered from 3000 B.C.E to 2006
Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts
Monday, April 4th, 2011Nick from Westerville, OH asks:
Is there a list anywhere of all the keyboard shortcuts for Gmail?
Nick, thanks for the question. And, guess what? You asked this question just at the right time. Google just recently came out with the newest list of Gmail shortcuts
Saving Files to Disk in Windows 7
Friday, April 1st, 2011Carolyn asks:
Can you write something on how to save files to a CD in Windows 7?
Thanks for the question, Carolyn. While we’ve covered this topic on several occasions, I found no fully illustrated step-by-step directions in our archives, and no instructions at all specifically for Windows 7. However, while the look may
Feedbooks: Public Domain
Friday, April 1st, 2011Are you looking for free books to download to your e-reader or computer? Then, you should check out this site! Here you can download books for free that have gone into the public domain.
On
Change the Default Font Size When Composing in Windows Live Mail
Friday, April 1st, 2011I use Windows 7, with Windows Live Mail. Can you tell me how to reset the default font size?
Resetting default font sizes for composing e-mails:
We recently covered resetting fonts to default settings for reading e-mails within Windows Live Mail (see earlier tip here). Unfortunately, performing
Cute-a-Rater
Thursday, March 31st, 2011Animals are adorable! Welcome to Cute-a-Rater, a fun site devoted to picking the cutest animal! It’s easy to use, just click the vote for button underneath the image you want to vote for.
By default, it is set to All
Email Aliases in Hotmail
Thursday, March 31st, 2011Microsoft has recently introduced a new and innovative email feature for Hotmail users. Hotmail Email Alias, as it is coined, allows Hotmail users to setup aliases using their existing Hotmail account.
What is an Email Alias?
Email alias is an alternate email ID that is mapped to any existing email address. The
Capture and Annotate
Thursday, March 31st, 2011This new add-on, Capture and Annotate lets you markup web pages any which way you please, and then share them fast! Continue reading
Installing Audacity and Creating a Ringtone
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011This article is going to show you how to get the best part of your favorite song as your personal ringtone! (Unfortunately, it can’t help you with your mid-eighties electro pop taste in music!)
That being said, it will hold your hand every step of the way, from downloading and installing a little program to help you do it, through to
Save the Words
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011Did you know that most of our communication with words – spoken and written – only really consists of about 7,000 words? Help save disused words from disappearing by adopting one and using it in your conversations and writing today!
When the page loads
In the News 3-30-11
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011If you are one the seven hundred buh-zillion people that have an iPhone, then you know how many applications there are to download. Apart from the normal stuff like music and games, you can download things like Kidney Diets, Zoom to see the Sky kind of stuff, and even an app to
Retail Me Not
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Retail Me Not is a coupon site that offers a daily selection of coupons for popular stores, an assortment of local printable coupons, and even grocery coupons! Continue reading
Removing the Blue Lines in Forwarded Emails
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Is there any way to get rid of the vertical lines on the left side of forwarded email?
Removing Blue Vertical Lines in Your Forwarded Outlook and Windows Live E-mail:
Ever try to forward a really funny or thought provoking e-mail, only to have the forward appear horribly mis-formatted due to a bunch of
Jango
Monday, March 28th, 2011I love finding music sites! This lets you listen to your favorite music for free and helps you discover more music that you might like. How do you get started? It’s easy! Just type in the name of an artist that you enjoy, and start listening!
Helicopter Photography
Monday, March 28th, 2011Photography on land is fun, but snapping in the air is sheer adventure. A bird’s eye view is completely different from a general view. Remember, helicopter photography is an art in itself. And knowing what to do, can make for some memorable helicopter photography. Here are some of the different ways you can make the most of your digital camera.
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Monday, March 28th, 2011Have you ever booted up your computer and not been able to reach the Windows desktop? It may be because of corrupted Windows system files, or perhaps you inadvertently downloaded a virus. Either way, a terrible sense of panic begins to set in – trust me, I know. “All my photos and files are gone! I have no backups!” Take a deep breath and relax. Today
Moving Up and Back in Windows Explorer
Monday, March 28th, 2011Chuck from TN asks:
When I’m in a folder in Windows XP, I see a button called Back and one called Up. What’s the difference?
One of these (the Up button) was a feature Windows discontinued in Vista and Windows 7, but if you’re navigating through folders and sub folders in XP and decide
