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Problem:  I had a user that had a problem with their icons periodically  rearranging themselves on his Windows 7 desktop.  Quite frustrating, especially if you have a ton of shortcuts on it… Solution: Found a program called “Fences” by Stardock, which is a 3rd part program that will organize your icons into little fences.  You Continue reading →

Problem:  When trying to run Microsoft Windows updates on my Windows Server 2008 machine, I would get the following error:  “ Windows could not search for new updates”  No matter what I tried, it would not connect to Windows update….  I was able to update in the past but it all of a sudden started Continue reading →

Problem:  I constantly get requests from customers to convert PDFs to word format.  There are many programs out there but they are either terrible with the conversion or expensive… Solution:  Found a website, pdftoword.com and it has an online app that will convert your PDF to a .DOC or .RTF file.  It’s as simple as Continue reading →

Problem: Recently got a MacBookPro and installed Vista on it using BootCamp. Works great but the delete key on the MacBook acts as a backspace key. So how do I get it to work as a delete key for files and within documents. Solution: The key sequence is fn delete and it worked perfectly Continue reading →

New version of TapDefense is now available!  Now we have challenges: This is Sparta,  Sudden Death, Ten Towers, Silver Spoon and Credit Crisis.  I am working on getting tips for you guys and will post my solutions as I progress.  Please leave any tips you have in the comments. This is Sparta: 12.30.08 – Easy: Continue reading →

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