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How to add ‘bing’ search engine to Firefox Search List

07.23.2009 · Posted in Software, Tips

By default Firefox 3.5 has built in facility for search. Firefox support : google yahoo amazon answers creative commons ebay wikipedia As shown on the picture google search engine used as default search engine. With present of new search engine from microsoft called bing I want to add that search engine to the list. Here’s ...

How to fix printer spooler problem on Windows XP

07.21.2009 · Posted in Tips, Windows XP

Recent Windows XP reinstall make work hard since I forgot to backup computer as I did for my office PC. Rest assured to follow and implement same standard operating on your office and get everything settle in quick move. Everything is fine except printer. I have two printer, Canon Pixma 145 and HP 3940. Since ...

How to change dns setting on your Laptop / Notebook

07.19.2009 · Posted in Tips, Windows XP

Having a netbook / laptop / notebook is a must when I continue my study. Make presentation, collect data from library, fetch journal and dig information from internet are daily activity during my study. One of problem I encounter is DNS problem, since my laptop get IP and DNS automatically from provider.  OpenDNS help me ...

How to disable program from startup

07.18.2009 · Posted in Tips

Booting process sometime a nightmare, when you have deadline and need to access your computer fast for finding file then make a print you get stuck. Yes, many unnecessary program need to load during boot process. You might want to skip a few program and tend to start it manually. You can use a feature ...

How to turn off javascript on Firefox 3.5

07.16.2009 · Posted in Tips

Due to exploit that exist on Firefox 3.5 my friend ask me how to turn of or disable javascript support on Firefox? I think there is two options : 1. Using about:config to set JIT off at Javascript engine. Here’s the steps : Open ‘about:config’ at url, click Enter. Click button ‘I’ll be careful, I ...

How to add program to windows xp quick lauch

07.15.2009 · Posted in Tips, Windows XP

How to add program to windows xp quick lauch? I just download putty and I use it frequently so I need it in quick launch for easy access. Yes, you may use drag drop to quick launch. See the illustrations : 1. Its original quick launch. 2. Drop (using left click) putty.exe from desktop to ...

How to change computer name on windows xp

07.14.2009 · Posted in Tips, Windows XP

How do I change computer name on windows xp? Well, just follow this steps : Open your windows explorer and see icon with name ‘My Computer‘ Related Information :change computer namehow to backdate your computer windows 7computer namecara menonaktifkan recent activityvmbox cannot access local intranet ...

How to Configure FTP server on Windows XP with FileZilla

07.13.2009 · Posted in Software, Tips

After FTP server successfully installed you need to configure ftp server to work for user that already install ftp client. Minimum configuration needed to operate FTP server are : add user create folder for storing uploaded file Set permission for folder Add user to FTP server To add user to FTP server we must use ...

How to Check Free Space for Your Flash Disk, Hard Drive etc

07.12.2009 · Posted in Tips

How to Check Free Space for Your Flash Disk, Hard Drive etc ? That’s question came from my friend who want to copy his college task to his new flash disk and he got not enough disk space. Easy, just follow this : Find out free space on hard drive Open Windows Explorer, use shortcut ...

How to upgrade VirtualBox on Windows XP

07.11.2009 · Posted in Tips

“Latest version of virtualbox already out”, I said to my wife. She ask me to write how to upgrade virtualbox on windows xp as she already install virtualbox 3.0 Here the steps : 1. Open VirtualBox, click Help -> Check for Updates 2. Make sure internet connection is up since virtualbox will check if new ...