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QuicKeys 4 for Mac OS X homepage featuring a red widget with a blue icon.
Jun 28, 2010

This quick clip presents a general introduction to creating macros and automating processes within Mac OS X using QuicKeys 4. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation appl ...

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Jun 28, 2010

This tutorial shows how to create what's called a Folder Action, which means that when files are dropped into the folder, it automatically triggers certain actions. In particular, this folder action w ...

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Jun 28, 2010

NTFS? What is it? It stands for New Technology File System, but what does that mean? Well, it's the standard system for filing in Windows NT, including all later versions, up to the current Windows 7, ...

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Jun 24, 2010

One of the advantages of an iPad over, say, an iPhone is that you've ample space with which to display and manipulate complex documents. As such, it's a natural fit for Google Maps. In this video guid ...

"How to Run DOS games in Windows (XP, Vista or 7) with DOSBox" cover image
Jun 21, 2010

Need some help figuring out how to run your favorite DOS games under Windows? With DOXBox, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process i ...

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Jun 18, 2010

This video demonstrates how to turn Windows Vista to Windows 7 for free. Make sure that you are running your PC on a Windows Vista OS. First, unlock your taskbar by right-clicking on it and unchecking ...

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Jun 18, 2010

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to quickly burn ISO disc images in Windows 7. Users will not need to download any third party software. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Simply ...

"How to Bring back the "show desktop" button in Windows" cover image
Jun 17, 2010

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to add the "Show Desktop" button in Windows 7. This task is very fast, easy and simple to do. Users will need to download the freeware from this site: German ...

File directory view showing various file types on a computer.
Jun 17, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to restore deleted files. This is how to retrieve them after you have deleted them from the recycle bin. First, load your internet browser and open up snap files and dow ...

"How to Use Spotlight to find files in Mac OS X" cover image
Jun 17, 2010

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use Spotlight to find files in Mac OS X. To activate Spotlight, click on the blue magnifying glass icon in the top right corner. Then type in the term to s ...