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Re: Blackberry: How to Change Your Wallpaper

Rob Rogers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:05:21 -0000

great blackberry screenshots!

Re: Google Chrome: Add a Send Link Button to the Bookmarks Bar

Rob Rogers — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:39:08 -0000

I've noticed that people have been having mixed results with trying to do this. I would recommend using an application called ChromeMailer to easily set Gmail as the default for all mailto: links. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

Re: Zune: How To Manually Add Album Art

Rob Rogers — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:12:18 -0000

I've never experienced this. I will also do some research and see what I can find.

Re: Firefox 3: Disable Installation Delay of Extensions

Rob Rogers — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:48:54 -0000

Hey, if I can have it without waiting, then why wait? :)

Re: Google Chrome: Use Bookmarklets to Download YouTube Videos

Rob Rogers — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:07:54 -0000

Lawrence - consider it done! I ran across your great javascript in a newsgroup article and couldn't identify the source. Great job on it, works like a dream! Thanks for letting me know about this, it's important to me to give proper credit where it is due.

Re: Google Chrome: Disable Pop-Up Blocking Notifications

Rob Rogers — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:10:23 -0000

Yeah, me too. I was wondering if they were going to need a pop-up blocking notifier blocker. :)

Re: Google Chrome: Use Bookmarklets to Download YouTube Videos

Rob Rogers — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:12:36 -0000

Unfortunately, there is no way (that I have found) to pull the file name. You need to rename them as each download has completed.

Re: PowerPoint 2007: Select a Default Theme for New Presentations

Rob Rogers — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:39:04 -0000

What version are you running? When I right click on any theme in the Design tab, I am given the option to set it as the default theme.

Re: uTorrent: How to Create a Torrent File

Rob Rogers — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:28:47 -0000

@ju_c

Thanks for the info, people will find it quite helpful.

Re: Firefox 3.1: How to Enable the TraceMonkey JavaScript Engine

Rob Rogers — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:51:40 -0000

Actually, they do. Go to about:config and input the word javascript into the filter. They will be the 4th and 5th preferences listed.

Re: Facebook: Email Photos from your Cellphone to your Account

Rob Rogers — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:53:53 -0000

You're correct. This is just an email which is part of the data plan and doesn't count as SMS/text messaging. That being said, everyone should be aware of the details of their data plan since I am sure there is some variation among the different providers.

Re: Office 2007: How To Change the Color Scheme

Rob Rogers — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:30:09 -0000

Create a new email message. When the New Message window appears, you will have an Office button to select.

Re: Google Chrome: Use a Command Line Switch to Open in Incognito Mode

Rob Rogers — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:08:09 -0000

You can download Google Chrome 0.3.154.6 Beta at http://fileforum.betanews.c...

Re: Google Chrome: Use a Command Line Switch to Open in Incognito Mode

Rob Rogers — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:56:08 -0000

As described by Google: In this mode, the browser will not store basic browsing history information such as URLs, cached page text, or IP addresses of pages linked from the websites you visit. It will also not store snapshots of pages that you visit or keep a record of your downloads. New cookies received in incognito mode will not be saved after you close your browser or return to normal browsing mode.

Re: Make Vista Look Like Windows 7 for Free

Rob Rogers — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:54:56 -0000

don't select anything, simply click the Apply button. The msstyle file will load, give it a try.

Re: Windows 7: How to Attach VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) Files

Rob Rogers — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:05:08 -0000

Stay tuned . . . I am preparing a tutorial on that very thing. Should have it ready before the end of the week.

Re: iPhone/iPod Touch: Two Caps Lock Methods

Rob Rogers — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:20:20 -0000

The key with the arrow on it.

Re: Spore: How to Access the Cell Creator without Being in Play Mode

Rob Rogers — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:53:50 -0000

Just remove everything after the closing quotation (-state:CellEditor) and the shortcut will be returned to its original state.

Re: Ubuntu 8.10: Easily Install Inside Windows for Dual Booting

Rob Rogers — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:16:48 -0000

The files will remain intact. Ubuntu is installed into its own directory.

Re: Vista: Associate a File Type with a Specific Program

Rob Rogers — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:25:05 -0000

You can look up the file extension at http://filext.com/ and find out what kind of file it is and what program is needed to use the file.

Re: Zune 30 Gig Deaths on 12/31/08

Rob Rogers — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:32:51 -0000

Amanda added this to the comments on my recipe for resetting the Zune:

Update from Zune site:
http://forums.zune.net/4124...

Early this morning we were alerted by our customers that there was a widespread issue affecting our 2006 model Zune 30GB devices (a large number of which are still actively being used). The technical team jumped on the problem immediately and isolated the issue: a bug in the internal clock driver related to the way the device handles a leap year. The issue should be resolved over the next 24 hours as the time change moves to January 1, 2009. We expect the internal clock on the Zune 30GB devices will automatically reset tomorrow (noon, GMT). By tomorrow you should allow the battery to fully run out of power before the unit can restart successfully then simply ensure that your device is recharged, then turn it back on. If you’re a Zune Pass subscriber, you may need to sync your device with your PC to refresh the rights to the subscription content you have downloaded to your device.

Customers can continue to stay informed via the support page on zune.net (zune.net/support).

We know this has been a big inconvenience to our customers and we are sorry for that, and want to thank them for their patience.

Q: Why is this issue isolated to the Zune 30 device?

It is a bug in a driver for a part that is only used in the Zune 30 device.

Q: What fixes or patches are you putting in place to resolve this situation?

This situation should remedy itself over the next 24 hours as the time flips to January 1st.

Q: What’s the timeline on a fix?

The issue Zune 30GB customers are experiencing today will self resolve as time changes to January 1.

Q: Why did this occur at precisely 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2008?

There is a bug in the internal clock driver causing the 30GB device to improperly handle the last day of a leap year.

Q: What is Zune doing to fix this issue?

The issue should resolve itself.

Q: Are you sure that this won’t happen to all 80, 120 or other flash devices?

This issue is related to a part that is only used in Zune 30 devices.

Q: How many 30GB Zune devices are affected?

All 30GB devices are potentially affected.

Q: Will you update the firmware before the next leap year (2012)?

Yes.
Matt Akers
Zune Product Team
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Re: MySpace: How to Remove or Delete an Account or Profile

Rob Rogers — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:09:56 -0000

MySpace has added a few steps to the process, you can find them outlined in the tutorial on how to Cancel Your Account at http://www.tech-recipes.com....

Re: Google Talk: Create Desktop Shortcuts for Contacting Each of Your Friends

Rob Rogers — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:42:57 -0000

Hmmmm. It works perfectly on my machine. I'm running Vista with SP1 installed, are you?

Re: IE8: Increase the Maximum Connections Limit to Download More Than Six Files at One Time

Rob Rogers — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:18:30 -0000

You need to save the text document as a .reg file. Double clicking it will merge it into the registry.

Re: Windows 7: Change the Settings for Virtual Windows XP (or other Virtual Machines)

Rob Rogers — Sat, 09 May 2009 13:38:58 -0000

Windows 7 Ultimate Edition