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Text Editor
Notepad++ is great for developers, but for IT folks it is annoying because you can't choose a default Save As option. And if you don't select an extension, it will default to an unknown file type and cannot be recognized unless you go through some extra steps.EditPad...
Google Maps on Blackberry Adds Voice Searching Functionality
Google has just released a new version of their maps application that supports voice recognition search on the BlackBerry Pearl. That means Pearl users can load Google Maps, hold a side button, say "pizza, i said PIZZA...PEE ZZ UH" and it works like a...
How to add filter for Adblock Plus
For Adblock Plus (ABP), click "Add Filter" (on Firefox, go to Tools > Add-ons) and type -- @@http://urlThis adds a filter and whitelists website.
How to reset memory for a Verizon phone
Every phone is different but I have often seen a security area where you need to type in the last 4 digits which will get you to a menu where you can reset the memory.
Ubuntu 8.04 does not shut down properly
Here is what you do if you are running Xubuntu Hardy Heron:1) Go to the terminal (Applications/System) and enter this line of code:sudo mousepad /boot/grub/menu.lst2) Now a Mousepad file will open. Scroll down all the way till you see End Default Options3) Find the...
How to edit Active Directory objects using ADSIEDIT
You will need to download the Windows Support Tools pack. Start > Run > type "mmc". Add/Remove Snap-ins - choose ADSIEDIT.