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Windows 7 Release Candidate Begins Expiration

Microsoft began warning users this week of the impending expiration of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC). If you were an early adopter like me, you need to pay attention to this.

iGoogle Gadgets from FortyPoundHead.com

Not many folks know this, but FortyPoundHead.com has some Google Gadgets available for use by the general public. Check 'em out!

Optimize Folders for Speed

Ever notice how Windows Explorer will slow down a lot when accessing a folder containing media files, such a pictures, video, or music? Green bar got you down? Optimize that folder!

Free command-line wallpaper changer

Need a way to reset the wallpaper to a default from a batch file? This will do the job nicely, no fuss, no muss.

What the heck is a botnet?

Botnets are networks of computers that hackers have infected and grouped together under their control to propagate viruses, send illegal spam, and carry out attacks that cause web sites to crash.

Internet Explorer Stops Playing Media

You might notice that after installing some third party media players, Internet Explorer will no longer play audio or video files or both. Here's how to fix it.

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