Connect to your Windows XP computer remotely

What is remote desktop (RDP: Remote Desktop Protocol)? Well, it is a way to control a computer from another computer in a different location.

Why use remote desktop? For a system administrator you can manage all of your servers and workstations from a single computer, for an individual I’m sure you have gotten somewhere and forgot […]

IE 8 Beta 1

Let me start off by saying I have to use IE at work because my intranet interface doesn’t seem to work with anything else. That being said, I decided to try out IE8 Beta 1 after my IE7 had crashed 6 times that day. After installing I thought I’d take it for a test run […]

Common Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provides an alternative to pointing and clicking of the mouse. Not only does Using keyboard shortcuts save you time, but Harvard Medical School researchers found using keyboard shortcuts reduces the risk of getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some of the most commonly used […]

Adding Custom Emoticons To MSN Messenger

For those of you that aren’t real sure what an emoticon is exactly you can read all about them on Wikipedia. If you already know what I’m talking about then lets get started on adding custom emoticons to your MSN Messenger.

By default MSN ships there messenger with a bunch of cute little smiley faces […]