MalekTips: 6-16-2004
 
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* Having problems using your portable device with Windows Media Player 9? If it won't recognize the device, or if it does yet copying files tends to slow down your computer, we've got some advice. Also, read how you can change your Media Player skin to give it an entirely new look-and-feel.
 
* Have you ever accidentally removed a photograph on your digital camera memory card and panicked when you realized you could never get it back? Well, maybe you can... Also, read advice on purchasing and using a wide variety of digital camera accessories that may help protect your investment, including a UV filter, digital camera case, and lens shade / lens hood.
 
* Windows 2000 users: If you haven't tried the Tweak UI PowerToy to customize your machine without using the Registry editor, now may be the time to give it a shot. Learn how you can fix font folder problems, hide Control Panel icons from prying eyes, give your computer X-Mouse style functionality to save extraneous clicks, and more.
 
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Digital Camera Accessory - Why Use the Lens Shade?  
Attaching a lens shade to your digital camera is an extra hassle when taking photos - here's why it's worth it.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_accessory_0006
.html  
 
Digital Camera Accessory - Buy a UV Filter  
What is a UV filter, and how can it help protect your digital camera lens?  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_accessory_0007
.html  
 
Digital Camera Accessory - Bring Along a Voice Recorder  
Remember your photo subjects months or years from now.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_accessory_0008
.html  
 
Digital Camera Accessory - Buy a Case with Plenty of Pockets  
Make it easier on yourself when searching for unused digital camera memory or batteries.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_accessory_0009
.html  
 
Digital Camera Accessory - Buy a Tripod with a Built-In Level  
A built-in level gives your tripod even more usefulness.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_accessory_0010
.html  
 
Digital Camera Memory - Consider a PCMCIA Adapter  
Lose the wires when transferring photos between your digital camera and laptop.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_memory_0005.ht
ml  
 
Digital Camera Memory - Keep Your Memory From Water!  
How to protect your digital camera memory from humidity and water damage.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_memory_0006.ht
ml  
 
Digital Camera Memory - CompactFlash Versus MicroDrives  
The pros and cons of buying a MicroDrive versus CompactFlash for your digital camera.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_memory_0007.ht
ml  
 
Digital Camera Memory - Can Airport X-Ray Machines Damage Memory?  
Can traveling through airports destroy your digital camera memory?  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_memory_0008.ht
ml  
 
Digital Camera Memory - Help! I Deleted a File!  
Recover previously deleted files on your digital camera memory.  
http://malektips.com/digital_camera_memory_0009.ht
ml  
 
Floppy Disk - Don't use a Floppy Disk as a Working Document  
Don't work on a document off of a floppy disk.  
http://malektips.com/floppy_disk_0006.html  
 
Floppy Disk - Make Two Emergency Boot Disks  
Why two emergency boot or recovery disks are much better than one.  
http://malektips.com/floppy_disk_0007.html  
 
Floppy Disk - External Floppy Disk Drive  
If your computer does not come with a floppy disk, you can  
buy an external unit.  
http://malektips.com/floppy_disk_0008.html  
 
Floppy Disk - Wait Before Removing That Floppy  
Why you should always wait for your floppy disk drive light to turn off.  
http://malektips.com/floppy_disk_0009.html  
 
Floppy Disk - Always Label Your Floppies!  
Why labeling your files can save you time.  
http://malektips.com/floppy_disk_0010.html  
 
Windows 2000 and Tweak UI - X-Mouse Capability  
Use Tweak UI for Windows 2000 to always give the current window focus, without extra mouse clicking.  
http://malektips.com/2000wt0007.html  
 
Windows 2000 and Tweak UI - Remove 'Help' From the Start Menu  
Power users - remove the 'Help' option from your Windows 2000 Start Menu with Tweak UI.  
http://malektips.com/2000wt0008.html  
 
Windows 2000 and Tweak UI - Fix the Fonts Folder  
Having trouble installing fonts on your Windows 2000 system? Tweak UI can help.  
http://malektips.com/2000wt0009.html  
 
Windows 2000 and Tweak UI - Hide Control Panel Icons  
Prevent accidental Windows 2000 customizations with Tweak UI or other Control Panel applets.  
http://malektips.com/2000wt0010.html  
 
Windows 2000 and Tweak UI - Reset Mouse Settings to the Default  
Fix unintended mouse setting changes with Windows 2000 and Tweak UI.  
http://malektips.com/2000wt0011.html  
 
Windows Media Player - Portable Audio Device Not Working with Media Player?  
Download updates that may fix problems transferring files to and from your portal audio device and Windows Media Player 9.  
http://malektips.com/wmp90006.html  
 
Windows Media Player - Choose Visualizations  
Show groovy displays that dance to your digital music in Windows Media Player.  
http://malektips.com/wmp90007.html  
 
Windows Media Player - Get New Skins  
Have some fun changing the way Windows Media Player 9 looks.  
http://malektips.com/wmp90008.html  
 
Windows Media Player - Check for Updates  
Have Windows Media Player 9 check for software updates more or less frequently.  
http://malektips.com/wmp90009.html  
 
Windows Media Player - Slowdown When Copying Files  
Download a possible fix if transferring files to and from Windows Media Player 9 is slow.  
http://malektips.com/wmp90010.html  
 
Windows XP and DOS - Unix Style Tail Command  
Display the most recent results of a log file with the tail command for Windows XP.  
http://malektips.com/xp_dos_0001.html  
 
Windows XP and DOS - Batch file SLEEP Command  
Cause Windows XP batch files to sleep for a given number of seconds.  
http://malektips.com/xp_dos_0002.html  
 
Windows XP and DOS - Display Command History  
Display a list of previously executed DOS commands under Windows XP.  
http://malektips.com/xp_dos_0003.html  
 
Windows XP and DOS - Output to a Log File  
Debug a Windows XP batch file and output the current date and time to a log file.  
http://malektips.com/xp_dos_0004.html  
 
Windows XP and DOS - Top Command Alternative to View Processes  
View Windows XP process information in the DOS prompt.  
http://malektips.com/xp_dos_0005.html  
 
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