PowerMenu adds some handy functionality to all programs, even if the original developers didn't design it to include them. PowerMenu adds four functionalities to all programs at the low, low cost of a 5 MB process sitting in memory. The added functions include: Changing the Process Priority Changing Transparency Always On Top Minimize to Tray The names of … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
10 Signs of an IT Noob
Let's say the vendor sent out a technician to install some software or you're conducting interviews for an IT position, what are some of the things you notice that lets you resolutely label this individual as an IT noob? This seems like it could make a decent Goofus and Galant parody. The IT Noob: When installing software from a CD, to initiate the process of installing the … [Read more...]
Tools for the Webmaster
To make your website the best it can possibly be, you can gain valuable insight from a few tools out there on the web. They can provide information that will lead to the best possible experience for your visitors and help you get an idea of how popular your web site actually is. + To improve the end user experience, put your site through the Web Page Analyzer. This will give … [Read more...]
Resource Hacker – Change the Windows Interface
Resource Hacker allows you to change the aesthetics of components inside Windows (XP & Vista). You can reword text, change or add images, and resize windows. You could rename the Start menu, change warning messages, or add pictures to make your Systems Property window cooler. To be honest, I was disappointed with Resource Hacker. I had a few projects I thought would be … [Read more...]
HP BIOS Simulators
Hewlett Packard has a nifty site to simulate and explain the dc5750 model's BIOS. You can see the ins and outs of this model's BIOS through the simulator so you know what to secure and where to find specific options. Check out the dc5750 BIOS Simulator. HP dx5150 BIOS Simulator. HP dc7800 BIOS Simulator. This seems to come from the HP Internal training pages but … [Read more...]