Q:
I would like to rearrange the order of my programs under the Start menu in Windows XP. How can do this?
A:
I get email all the time from readers who want to change the order of the programs in their Programs menu (Start button, Programs). You’ll be glad to know it’s easy as drag and drop!
Here’s how:… Continue reading
Start Menu Folders
Here’s another tip for those of you with cluttered Start menus.Why not place additional folders in your Start Menu?
You could make categories for your programs with these folders so you don’t have to do so much hunting around. For instance, you could have a category for office-type apps, one for games, and one for internet. The possibilities are endless.
Now, before we get too far
I found this one by accident. I was dragging a folder to the Recycle Bin but instead I dropped it at the top of the screen. Surprise! A toolbar appeared at the top displaying the contents of the folder. Pretty cool.
I noticed that not all the files were listed, then I saw a double arrow on the right side and clicked it… Continue reading
Do you share a computer with other users and want some extra security on your folders? There are two ways to password protect a folder built into Windows XP (for other Windows flavors, there are some freeware/shareware programs out there). If you’d like to password protect a flash drive, please read this tip.
If you have a log in
Make folders more interesting with pictures
Guess what Windows XP users? You can make folders easier to find and more attractive by putting pictures on them.
In order for this to work, you must have “thumbnail view” selected for the folder that it is in (thus it won’t work on the desktop).
Just right click the folder you want to customize and choose “Properties”.
On the “Customize” tab, go down… Continue reading
I don’t see a way to delete wallpaper. Can I do it, or am I stuck with all of these pictures I’ll never use?
If you notice, when you go to Display Properties/Desktop in XP, or Personalize in Vista or Windows 7, you won’t find a delete button to prune the long list of wallpaper, but that doesn’t mean
Have you ever found yourself wishing that Windows wouldn’t ask you if you really want to shut down after you’ve gone to all the trouble of hitting the Start button, then Shut Down? Sure, if you’re a wild mouse clicker, maybe that extra little confirmation occasionally saves the day, but what if you just want a quick way to turn the thing off?
Well, as luck would have it, I… Continue reading
Q:
Is there a way to send a file to a place that isn’t listed on my “Send To” menu?
A:
If you want to add a place or eliminate an item on the “Send to” menu that you don’t use it isn’t that hard to do:
1. Right-click your Start Button, Explore.
2. Head to the Windows\Send to\ folder (it’s probably just above the… Continue reading
Q:
Why do I have to scroll from left to right on many of the web sites I visit? Even with my browser maximized on my 17″ monitor, I’m still scrolling! Any Ideas?
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This could be the result of a couple problems. The most likely problem is that your screen resolution is set too low. It’s probably at 800×600 and most sites are designed with… Continue reading
Q:
I downloaded a bunch of icons, but how do I change them for folders or shortcuts on my desktop?
A:
There’s not a whole lot to it.
Just Right Click the folder or shortcut you want to change and choose Properties.
Now choose the Customize tab for a folder and select the Change Icon button.
For a shortcut click the Shortcuts tab then select the Change
