We have covered previously, how you can use OpenDNS free DNS servers for protecting yourself online. Now OpenDNS has started a new set of DNS servers – OpenDNS FamilyShield DNS servers. Using these servers you can block all the adult web content which is not appropriate for a family with kids.
Read moreAdd Macmillan dictionary search in Firefox
The Macmillan English dictionary is an award winning dictionary first published in the year 2002. If you want to add the Macmillan English dictionary search to your Mozilla Firefox searchbox, then you can add it easily. This would allow you to look up word definitions and the thesaurus in the Macmillan English dictionary for free.
Read moreAuto-hide the taskbar in Windows 7
Many people do not like the taskbar sticking at the bottom edge (or any other edge) of their screen, as it is not used all the time. You can make the taskbar to show only when you need it. This way you can get more working screen. This is how you can auto-hide the taskbar in Windows 7.
Read moreHide Clock in Windows 7
Windows 7 shows the clock in the bottom-right of the computer screen. This clock displays the local system time. Some people think it as a waste of screen space, as they can also see the time on the wall clock or wrist watch. If you want to hid this clock, here is how.
Read morePin a program to Start Menu in Windows XP
If you use a program very often, then you would want to pin it on Start Menu. Windows XP has a a new start menu in which you can pin programs on the top-left.
Read moreHide desktop icons in Windows XP
If you want your desktop to look beautiful, then you can place an eye catching wallpaper. But all the desktop icons over it, make it look clumsy. You can choose to hide the desktop icons to bring out the beauty of your Windows desktop.
Read moreInstall Telnet Client in Windows 7
Telnet is a program used to remote computers using the Telnet protocol. This protocol is not so popular now as it was in the old days of Windows. May be this is why it is not installed in Windows 7, by default. If you want to install Telnet in Windows 7, then you can follow these instructions.
Read moreTurn off DEP for a program in Windows Vista
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature included in Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and 7 which acts to prevent an application or service from executing code from a non-executable memory region. This can be a great tool to prevent infection by a web page based malware. But this can cause some programs to crash. You can choose to disable DEP for such programs in Windows Vista.
Read moreChange the command prompt font in Windows 7
Windows command prompt is the home of the geeks. Some of us do not like the default font used in the Windows command prompt. If you do not like it too, then you can change the command prompt font.
Read moreHide clock in Windows XP
Windows shows the clock in the bottom-right corner of computer screen. It is a great tool to keep you informed of the current time, but some people find it irritating. if you are one of them, then you can chose to hide it.
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