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Bootable Rescue CDs

Posted by Hari Maurya on Jul 31, 2008 in Security Tools, Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

Many times we found ourselves in a difficult situation when our system cannot load in the regular way, for example due to virus infection or some system file missing, etc. In such conditions, Rescue CD becomes very useful. You can simply boot using the rescue CD and can scan your system, remove the virus, copy/delete ...

Stardock SkinStudio 6.2 Released: Design Your Own Windows XP and Vista Themes Easily

Posted by Hari Maurya on Jul 31, 2008 in Application Tools, Developers Tools, Themes, Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

SkinStudio is an application that allows you to design custom visual styles for Windows Vista and Windows XP. These visual styles (skins) can then be applied using WindowBlinds. When creating a new skin you can change the complete look of Windows by changing the start button, taskbar, buttons, titlebars, and pretty much everything in between. ...

Create an Electronic Business Card for Your Signature – MS Outlook

Posted by Hari Maurya on Jul 31, 2008 in Microsoft Office, Tips & Tricks, Windows How-To | 0 comments

In Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, you can create and share customized electronic business cards, giving you a personalized way to communicate your information. You can customize your contact information by using electronic business cards that include logos and photos, making contacts more personally relevant and easier to locate.1. Click the arrow next to New, and ...

Slipstreaming Internet Explorer 8 into Windows Vista

Posted by Hari Maurya on Jul 31, 2008 in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Tips & Tricks, Windows How-To, Windows Vista | 0 comments

E8 can now be slipstreamed into Vista and Window Server 2008 OS images. If you manage the desktop images for your organization, slipstream saves you time by simplifying the task of adding Internet Explorer 8 and any IE updates. If you’re adding Internet Explorer 7 to a Windows XP image you’ll typically install XP and ...

Customize Your Pictures – Powerpoint 2007

Posted by Hari Maurya on Jul 28, 2008 in Microsoft Office | 0 comments

You can apply style, shadow, and crop effects to the pictures that you add to your presentations. You can create great-looking effects with just a few clicks.1. On the Insert tab, click the Picture icon to browse for a picture to add to your slide.2. After selecting your picture, go to the Picture Tools Format ...