Transfer iTunes Music to a Zune
If you have moved from Apple’s iPod to Microsoft’s Zune, you probably have some songs that you purchased from the iTunes Music Store that you would like to move to the new device. You will run into a hurdle if you try to transfer the files directly as Apple’s copy protection prevents the song from [...]
4Jan2009 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedWindows XP: sif files and unattended batch file install
This recipe is similar to another one on here but this one differs in that it explains how to create a sif file in notepad and what command line script to use to execute it and start your xp unattended install.
I’m a lazy geek and I reinstall my OS on a monthly if not bi-weekly [...]
IE7: How To Remove Branding
A branded version of Internet Explorer 7 refers to a redistributed IE that has been customized (usually by using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit). These customizations may alter the default feeds and search provider, have a customized browser title, etc. This branding cannot be removed simply by uninstalling it and installing a new version. If [...]
4Jan2009 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedBlogging in Word 2007
You can register your existing blog account, create blog postings and publish them with the latest version of Word. So if you are tired of your current software and enjoy working from the Word interface, do this . . .
1. Click the Office Button.
2. Select New and double-click New blog post.
3. Click the Register Now [...]
Wordpress: How to Delete Trackbacks Easily
If you’ve had a blog up and running for a while, you will probably have dozens or hundreds of trackbacks mixed in with the real comments. Follow this recipe for an easy way to find and delete just the trackbacks.
1) Login to your wordpress administration page.
2) Click on Manage, and then Comments.
3) Click on the [...]
Re-Register WMDM if Zune Software Cannot Detect Your Zune
If the Zune software cannot detect your Zune and you’ve done the obvious (disconnect and reconnect the device, reset the device, and restart your Zune software) then you might need to re-register the Windows Media Device Manager. To do this . . .
1. Disconnect your Zune device and close the Zune software.
2. Click Start and [...]
Review: Zune ToughSkin Case by Speck Products
If you are looking for a protective case to house your new Zune media player, I would highly recommend the ToughSkin case from Speck Products. The case is made of Dynaflex which is a strong but soft rubber that tightly hugs the device and provides a nice grip to prevent dropping the unit. The rubber [...]
31Dec2008 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedAdobe Reader 8: Disable Splash Screen
While the new red splash screen for Adobe Reader 8 is attractive, it gets old very quickly. To disable the splash screen, do the following:
1. Open Adobe Reader.
2. Click Edit and select Preferences.
3. From the Preferences dialog box, select General in the Categories pane.
4. In the Application Startup section, uncheck the Show splash screen checkbox.
5. [...]
