iPod: Store Full Resolution Images
By default, iTunes optimizes your images before it syncs to the device. This optimization results in a copy of the image that is of less quality than the original. This can be detrimental if you use your iPod to transport digital photos and other images to another computer. To bypass this process and keep the [...]
31Dec2008 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedWii: How do I Find My Wii Number and Register Friends?
The first key to the social aspects of the wii is to find your unique wii number. By sharing this number and registering the wii numbers of others on your system, you create your virtual community. This allows you to message others, share miis, and play online.
These photos will walk you through finding your wii [...]
Wii: Tips and Hidden Goodies
Here is a bunch of wii tips and hidden goodies compiled from all around the web and my own experience.
Adjusting Wiimote Volume/Rumble:
Hit Menu on any screen, click the Wii Remote Settngs on the bottom. You can now adjust Remote Volume, Vibrate.
You can also reconnect a controller if you need to change batteries or have to [...]
Wii: Sync a New Controller to the Console
Following these steps will permanently sync the bluetooth of a new controller to a wii console system.
You just bought your second wii controller but you don’t know how to sync it? Here is how you do it.
1. Turn on your wii and let it finish booting up
2. Take off the battery cover off the new [...]
XP batch files: Create variable for current user account and find current user
this is a quick batch file recipe that is more of an appetizer than a full meal. this recipe is just a quick batch file that lets you find the user who is currently logged in when the batch file is ran by using a FOR statement and the %USERPROFILE% variable in XP.
this batch file [...]
Remote Desktop: Changing The Listening Port
Changing the listening port for Remote Desktop can have its advantages, particularly if you are remoting in from behind a firewall. Since a lot of public firewalls (hotels, airports, etc.) block most ports except for those used for email and internet access, using the default settings for Remote Desktop will not work on them. As [...]
31Dec2008 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedVista: Resizing Icons Made Simple
Vista features a nice little trick for resizing your icons from small to huge while you are browsing files in Explorer or checking out files on your desktop. This can come in very handy since different directories have different viewing requirements. Image folders are going to serve you best if you can clearly see the [...]
31Dec2008 | siman | 0 comments | ContinuedOpera 9: Using The Wand for a Site Previously Labeled as Never
If you change your mind and decide that you want to now use the Wand for a site you had previously selected as Never to use the wand, follow these instructions:
1. Click Tools and select Preferences.
2. From the Preferences dialog box, select the Wand tab.
3. Click the Passwords button.
4. Select the site and click the [...]
