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Managing shares at the command line

Manage your shares from the command prompt with built-in-to-Windows tools, and leave the GUI to the noobs.

StickyKeys are good for everyone

Keyboard shortcuts are not just for use by our differently-abled friends. They can be quite useful for those of us who have all of our digits.

Change your Windows XP login picture

By default, each user account in Windows XP has a standard picture (such as a chess set, a dog, or an astronaut) associated with it. If you want to make the picture more personal, you can add your own image for each account. Changing pictures is fun, and it makes it easier for young children to use your computer.

Windows Explorer View Uniformity

If you prefer to have all your folder contents displayed in a particular way, you can save yourself some time by changing the view for all the folders on your computer at once.

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!

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