MalekTips: 03-16-2007
 
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We have 30 new tips found below in the latest issue of MalekTips. Just scroll down this web page to view and click on the tips!
 
* Visit interesting websites - search the web with a very animated virtual assistant, find out if your name is truly unique, clothe your baby with an image of a popular music player, and access online rhyming dictionaries.
 
* Unsure about making the move to Windows Vista? This newsletter has more information about what you can expect if you decide to upgrade, plus details on the various Windows Vista editions available. Or instead of upgrading, is it time to buy a new machine with Windows Vista pre-installed? We have 5 questions you should ask on whether or not upgrading your Windows 2000 / XP machine may be feasible.
 
* We haven't forgotten Windows XP users; there are five new "power tips" for those brave enough to command the command prompt. Download a substitute for the Unix disk usage command. Burn CDs from the command line. Diagnose printer connection problems by viewing installed driver versions.
 
* Internet Explorer 7 users - want to enable or disable the browser's tabbed browsing features? Tired of the web address AutoComplete feature and wish to disable it for privacy? Need a quick way to refresh all open tabs?
 
* Having difficulties burning CDs and DVDs? We have a list of 7 suggestions you should try. Plus, learn about .ISO files you may have seen while on the Internet. And are you still confused about Blu-ray and HD DVD discs?
 
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CDs and DVDs : 7 Ways to Solve CD and DVD Burning Difficulties
Having difficulty burning CDs and DVDs with your operating system or stand-alone burning software? These tips may help.
 
CDs and DVDs : What is an ISO Image / .ISO File?
Explains what .ISO files are in relation to CDs and DVDs.
 
CDs and DVDs : What Are Blu-ray Discs?
A summary of one of the next-generation DVD formats, Blu-ray Discs, and how much information they hold.
 
CDs and DVDs : What Are HD DVD Discs?
A summary of one of the next-generation DVD formats, HD DVD Discs, and how much information they hold.
 
CDs and DVDs : What is a DVD Region Code?
Explains DVD Region Codes and how they can impact what DVDs you can legally view.
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 : What is Tabbed Browsing? And How to Open a Website in a New Tab
Explains tabbed browsing in Internet Explorer 7 and how to open websites in new tabs.
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 : Enable or Disable Tabbed Browsing
Configure whether you want tabbed browsing enabled or disabled in the Internet Explorer 7 web browser.
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 : Refresh All Tabs
A simple right-click shortcut refreshes all loaded tabs in Internet Explorer 7.
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 : Enable or Disable Website AutoComplete
Tired of Internet Explorer 7 automatically filling in web addresses as you type? Or do you wish to enable this feature?
 
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 : Enable or Disable Pictures
Configure Internet Explorer 7 to either display pictures or save time browsing the web by hiding graphics.
 
Sites to Browse : What Rhymes with Kumquat or Rhythm?
Search two rhyming dictionaries to find rhymes to words in your upcoming poem or song.
 
Sites to Browse : 5 Websites to Find Funny, Silly, and Dumb Quotes
We've all said funny, stupid, and silly things. These websites offer some interesting quotable examples by famous people.
 
Sites to Browse : iPop Your Baby
This unique clothing line allows your baby to sport the unique iPod interface.
 
Sites to Browse : Search with Ms. Dewey
Use Microsoft Live Search with Ms. Dewey, a unique virtual assistant.
 
Sites to Browse : Who Has the Same Name as You?
Think no one in the United States shares your name? You may be surprised.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : What is Windows Vista?
Explains the basics of the Windows Vista Operating System.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : What Are Windows Vista's Minimum Hardware Requirements?
Explains the minimum RAM, CPU speed, hard drive space, and other hardware needed to run Windows Vista.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : Can My Machine Run Windows Vista? Download the Upgrade Advisor
Use Microsoft's free Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer can be upgraded to Windows Vista.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : 5 Questions to Ask Whether You Should Upgrade or Buy a New Machine
Suggestions on whether or not you should buy a new machine rather than upgrade an old one to Windows Vista.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : Which Edition Should I Buy?
Microsoft has released several editions of Windows Vista. See which one is right for you.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : Can I Later Switch From One Edition of Windows Vista to Another?
If you purchase one edition of Windows Vista, can you upgrade it to a more enhanced edition?
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : What are the Differences Between the Full Package and Upgrade Versions?
Explains the differences between buying an Upgrade version of Windows Vista or the full Retail product.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : What Are Windows Vista's Activation / Licensing Requirements?
Must Windows Vista be activated to use it beyond a certain period of time? Can you transfer the license?
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : Turn Off Anti-Virus Before Upgrading
Be sure to read Microsoft's instructions for upgrading Vista located inside the CD/DVD package.
 
Windows Vista Installation and Upgrading : Plan A Few Hours to Upgrade
Upgrading to Windows Vista will not take just a couple of minutes. Plan up to a few hours to complete the upgrade process.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion on the Command Line
Download a Windows XP command line tool to simply convert decimal numbers to hexadecimal and vice-versa.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Windows XP and DOS - Printer Driver Information
For diagnostic purposes, display detailed information about currently installed printers on a Windows XP system on the DOS command line.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Unix Du (Disk Usage Command)
This Windows XP DOS replacement for the Unix du command determines the disk space used in various directories.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Burn CDs From the Command Line
The cdburn command burns CDs from .ISO files on the Windows XP DOS command line.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Open the Registry to a Specific Key
This DOS command in Windows XP will open the registry editor to a specific key.
 
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