Tag: Windows Vista
Emulating Sticky Notes on Windows XP & Vista
Windows 7 comes with a very nice looking Sticky Notes application, although it is rather lacking in features. Personally, I prefer Stickies , although it looks a little outdated (and I can’t find a “skin” for it that is any better). Instead, I created my own variation simply by changing default options and style. First of all, you’ll [...]
Windows XP Service Pack 3
XP SP3 is due to pop-up on Automatic Updates very soon. In the meantime you can download it directly from Microsoft . This is the final, release version of the SP. As well as rolling up past fixes, this adds new features ported from Vista and early reviewers suggest that it increases performance by up to 10%. Me? I’m installing [...]
WinFlip
Having heard that the Windows Transforation Pack has been updated, I was keen to investigate WinFlip , which is part of it. WinFlip provides the Flip3D facilities that you find in Vista. And… it’s very, very good. There are other improvements in the Transformation Pack, such as windows transparency , but, to be honest, I’m interested in improving my XP, not [...]
Make XP look more like Vista
Here’s something that get Matt Fry salivating… my definitive guide to making Windows XP look cool. Or like Vista (depending how you see it). And it’s all free. Here are my recommendations for what you need to download… Zune theme I mentioned in a previous post – it’s a black and orange colour theme for Windows. Vista cursor Read the supplied read [...]
Hiper Customer Service
A while ago my Hiper Power Supply failed. It was well within its warranty so I contacted Hiper, who arranged for a replacement. Naturally I had to return it to them and cover the cost myself. On top of that they didn’t reply to my emails and the person I spoke to on the phone was [...]
Easy PC
I think it’s about time I introduced you to a friend. A bloody frustrating friend, I’ll admit. Yes, it’s my PC. Built by my own fair hands (or rather assembled). Within an Alpine EZ-Cool case , the PC was designed for quietness. The aluminium case is vented (and filtered) on all sides. Two case fans are installed – [...]
My new "little black number"
Ah, Windows styles. Other than changing XP from it’s standard “Fisher Price” blue look to the more sleeker silver variation, I don’t tend to mess with styles. Until I read an excellent article at istartedsomething.com There is a kind-of official Microsoft style named Royale, which is a flashier version of the standard blue. There’s also Royale [...]
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Missing Data
After more reports of personal data being lost, I’ve been left confused. Where I work, only those who need laptops get them. And when they do, they don’t keep data ON the laptop, but on a remote server. When away from the office you have to sign in with a secure password, etc, to access any data, [...]
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