How to tag keys on a keyring
If you have many keys on your key ring, some of them probably look the same and you have some trouble identifying them. Here’s a small tip to make life easier.
How to tag keys on a keyring Read More »
Why turning off Autoplay in Windows 7 Control Panel doesn’t work
Autoplay is a serious risk to your Windows security. In fact, most malware comes that way. So it’s better to disable it completely.
Why turning off Autoplay in Windows 7 Control Panel doesn’t work Read More »
Why Foobar2000 folder is using more and more space
If you’re using Foobar2k, a great free music player from the creator of Winamp, you probably noticed that its folder is getting bigger and bigger over time.
Why Foobar2000 folder is using more and more space Read More »
Enable choosing Windows 7 installation type
Each Windows 7 installation contains all 4 Windows flavours (Basic, Starter, Home, Premium). To enable user selection of what type to install, delete \sources\ei.cfg file from your installation media. If you’re using a DVD, first delete the file in the .iso, then burn the image to disk. During installation, you will be prompted to select
Enable choosing Windows 7 installation type Read More »
Why WordPress doesn’t send out e-mails
WordPress uses PHP Sendmail for sending out messages by default. So if you’re having troubles with that, check out your hosting plan. 000webhost.com free hosting plan has sendmail enabled. To allow WordPress to send out e-mails, go to your webhost cpanel and create a mailbox called wordpress at the domain of your wordpress installation. I.e.,
Why WordPress doesn’t send out e-mails Read More »
How to enable graphic equalizer in Foobar2000
Can’t find equalizer in Foobar2000? That could be frustrating. First, you have to enable it in Menu->File->Preferences->Playback->DSP Manager by adding Equalizer to Active DSPs list.
How to enable graphic equalizer in Foobar2000 Read More »
Cheap nano CSR bluetooth dongles suck
If you ever wanted to get a cheap small bluetooth USB dongle like this you’d better not. They are CSR-based and come with trial blueSoleil software. But even that doesn’t help. Phones do not connect. Headsets keep disconnecting and the sound quality is very poor. And even keyboards, mice and other HIDs, paired after much
Cheap nano CSR bluetooth dongles suck Read More »
Why VLC player has no A/52 over spdif option
You have a DTS/DD receiver hooked to your computer via spdif, but VLC doesn’t have the option A/52 over S/PDIF? Check your Playback devices in Windows 7 Volume control. Make sure Digital Audio (S/PDIF) is set as Default Device and open its properties. In the Supported Formats tab, select all the Encoded formats and all
Why VLC player has no A/52 over spdif option Read More »
Why keyboard hotkeys stopped working for desktop shortcuts in Windows 7
Assigning keyboard hotkeys to desktop shortcuts makes life easy and allows to spend less time on routine computer operations. However, sometimes these hotkeys stop working in Windows 7.
Why keyboard hotkeys stopped working for desktop shortcuts in Windows 7 Read More »
How to get rid of thumbs.db in Windows 7
Windows creates thumbs.db files in each folder containing pictures. Caching thumbnails is completely pointless: it just pollutes your drives. Unzip and run this to disable thumbnail cache.
How to get rid of thumbs.db in Windows 7 Read More »