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How to Organize Your My Documents Files and Folders

June 6, 2010

My documents folder is where all your files and folders are stored that you have actually created. It contains a My Music folder, My videos folder, My pictures folder, and so on. All of these folders are the default storage space for a particular file type. For example any picture you want to save will [...]

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How to find a path to a file or folder and copy it

June 1, 2010

A path to a folder directory or a  file name is a string of folder names where a particular file is located. For example the true path to my pictures is C:Documents and SettingsYour user nameMy DocumentsMy Pictures.  Windows has a shortcut to it in your start menu however it is not always that easy [...]

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How to set message rules in Outlook Express Email

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By Mitz See more Outlook Express Email Tips How did you ever survive without Message rules? I really don’t know how I did. It is a handy tool in Outlook Express that is used to filter and organize your email messages into specific folders that you name. They also block or delete unwanted mail. How [...]

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How to create your own picture slideshow screensaver with windows XP

May 30, 2010

By Mitz Windows always has so many features, there is no way to know about them all, but  of course I try to find them. Here is one that can personalize the whole feel of your computer. When you leave your computer unattended a screensaver usually pops up. Not only does this save your screen [...]

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How to create a list of filenames from a directory and send it to notepad to save or print

May 30, 2010

Free Computer Help By Mitz Have you ever wanted to see a list of files or folders that are contained in a particular directory. I have. One day I decided that it would be great to have a list of the files from my music folder. But then I discovered that Windows does not have [...]

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Create your own icons using Paint in Windows XP

May 30, 2010

This is a neat little trick to create your own icons using the Paint program that comes with Windows. They are not the best quality, professional ones but they are fun. Why not give it a go? Here’s how Click on the start at the bottom left. Then choose All Programs Then choose Accessories and [...]

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Ways To Hide Files On Your Computer.

May 26, 2010

At some point in time, perhaps on your family computer, or your own computer, you will develop, collect, and store some important personal files on your hard drive that are strictly for your needs and purposes. These digital files may be so important to you, that under no circumstances, should anyone ever be able to [...]

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Recover a deleted file or folder

May 26, 2010

If you need to recover a deleted file or folder that you have accidentally deleted this is not a problem. Well not as long as you can find the file in the Recycle bin. When deleting a file or folder from your computer the best thing that I can recommend is to always think twice. [...]

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How to delete folder items from the recently viewed list in the start menu

May 26, 2010

The recent items folder in Windows Vista stores a record of all the files you have recently viewed on your computer. You might have created a document or saved a picture, and it will all be there for anyone to view on the list. The recent items folder traces every move you make when it [...]

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Where is your Bluetooth exchange folder to view your received Bluetooth files

May 25, 2010

When someone sends you a file through a Bluetooth device it usually gets saved to the Bluetooth exchange folder. By default the Bluetooth exchange folder is located in the Documents folder on your computer. Here’s how to get to your Bluetooth exchange folder: Go to the start menu in the bottom left corner Choose your [...]

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What and where are the folders or directories on my computer?

May 24, 2010

Most computers have a main storage drive called C: drive. This is where all the main Folders (or directories)  are stored. If you can imagine a big filing cabinet with folders in it, all named into sections, with the contents stored in them. In the real world a filing cabinet holds folders which holds papers, [...]

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