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How to Design a Conference Poster
A number of different types of events may require you to design your own conference poster. Creating a conference poster is not a difficult project. You can create a poster as basic or complex as necessary by utilizing a program that fits your specific needs. While Photoshop is your best choice for
Defrag Has a Lot of Unmoveable Files
The Windows Defragmenter is designed to clean your drive by regrouping the file fragments back together. This improves the loading time of your files and applications, which allows a quicker, more responsive computer. Unfortunately, files that are in use cannot be defragmented. The solution to this
How to Change the Order of Taskbar Items
While you may be familiar with your computer's taskbar, Microsoft offers a Quick Launch toolbar which, as its name suggests, allows immediate access to programs from a specific area on the taskbar. Activate the Quick Launch toolbar for access to programs you use most often. If your desktop is clutte
AnimationExtender Tutorial
The AJAX toolkit creates and adds visual effects to your Web pages. AnimationExtender exposes various events associated with a generic XML markup and is used for such effects as fading out buttons by a click. This is done through AnimationExtender codes that specify the parameters and behaviors of c
Windows 7 DAEMON Tools
DAEMON Tools is a switch from physical to optical format.cd image by veroji from Fotolia.comOptical media emulation has increased in popularity with the evolution of technology, as well as a switch from physical media through items such as DVDs to .ISO and .IMG files that can be stored on...
How to Cancel ScanDisk
ScanDisk is used in several versions of Windows to check your disks for errors and repair bad sectors when they occur. New Technology File System, or NTFS, items are not repairable using ScanDisk, so modern versions of Windows utilize an updated application called CheckDisk to repair these issues. H
How to Turn off the Part of the Help & Support in XP
The Help and Support service in Windows XP provides helpful tips, answers and tutorials for new users navigating the Windows desktop. You may wan to disable the service either because you're an advanced user or you wish to save memory and disk space. You have the option of completely disabling the H
How to See the Administrator Password in Windows XP Run Command
With the amount of passwords that are usually established on a computer, it is not uncommon to forget or misplace your Window XP administrator password. Even if you're logged in your computer, in a situation like this one you will want to see your Windows XP administrator password to regain access t
How to Count the Number of Columns in AWK
AWK is a powerful programming language designed specifically for manipulating and reformatting the content of text files, such as CSV and XML databases or computer log files, to retrieve the important information. It does this by reading each line from the text document and splitting it into columns
How to Restore Call Waiting in Windows XP
Windows XP contains a feature that automatically disables call waiting when you use your modem to dial a remote connection. This prevents your Internet connection from disconnecting when you receive an incoming telephone call. If you prefer to restore the call waiting feature, you can opt to receive
My Task Manager Won't Work
The Task Manager is a Windows utility that manages the process and applications for your operating system. A malfunctioning Task Manager can severely hamper your ability to take control of your computer. Use the System Restore utility to fix system applications and return them to an operable conditi
How to Maximize the Window in Explorer
In Windows, most open programs only take up a portion of the screen, allowing the user to see multiple windows simultaneously, or see their desktop background behind their active programs. In the case of Windows Explorer, the file browser, and Internet Explorer, the Web browser, this may limit the a
Information on Parental Controls
Parents can use the Internet to help their children by enhancing their reading skills, teaching them to send and receive email, educating them about culture, and to assisting them with schoolwork. However, there are more than 1 million websites that consist of pornographic content.
How to Switch a Windows Computer to VGA Mode
Occasionally after updating or changing a graphics card, Windows may fail to load. This is usually a driver-level issue and can be fixed by installing a different set of drivers. To boot up Windows you may need to use a lower resolution and refresh rate. This is called "VGA Mode" and you can force W
How to Set Up Wireless in a Windows XP Operating System
In order to use your computer's wireless Internet adapter you are going to have to set up and configure this adapter in Windows XP. This may sound complicated, but in reality the process is straightforward. To do this you will use the "Wireless Network Connection" screen which lays out all of the op
How to Uninstall Programs With GPO
Uninstalling programs can be a daunting task when dealing with a large number of client computers in a domain. Fortunately, in an Active Directory environment, the removal of programs can be easily accomplished through the Group Policy utility, or GPO. The programs that are to be removed through GPO
How to Fix Vista Speed Issues
Many people switched to Windows Vista operating system seeking better performance in their computers. However, after enjoying the program for a short time, many users found their performance level return to pre-Vista levels. One of those problems was speed of the program. Fortunately, there is a way
How to Fix Windows XP Home
If you're having issues with Windows XP Home Edition, you don't need to take your computer to a specialist and pay hundreds of dollars in order to fix it. Windows XP comes with a number of programs designed to fix various problems built right into its coding. They are installed inside the operating
How to Make Fractions in Word in Windows 7
Microsoft Word’s AutoFormat feature automatically converts “1/4,” “1/2” and “3/4” to fractions when you type these characters. AutoFormat only supports these three fractions by default, but you can make your own fractions in Word on a Windows 7 PC by using a