Problem. The default inbox view for the Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client shows the sender of each message but it does not show the recipient. This is a problem if you are looking through the messages to find one that you sent to someone and copied to yourself. This is also a nuisance if you receive… Continue reading Mozilla Thunderbird Email Inbox Viewing Sender and Recipient
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Mozilla Thunderbird Email Reply Above Previous Message Text Quote
Problem. By default, when replying to an email message, the Mozilla Thunderbird email client will include the original e-mail in your reply message. The default setting for this is to have your reply below the text of the previous message. Most people don’t want to re-read their entire message before getting to your reply. Solution.… Continue reading Mozilla Thunderbird Email Reply Above Previous Message Text Quote
iPhone Gloves For Use in Winter Cold and Inclimate Weather
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Problem. The iPhone has a touch sensitive screen that requires bare skin for operation. In cold weather, colder climates, or inclement weather, it is uncomfortable to use the device with bare hands. It isn’t possible to use the device while wearing gloves. Solution. Using a pair of… Continue reading iPhone Gloves For Use in Winter Cold and Inclimate Weather
Microsoft Office Service Pack 3 Won’t Install Using Microsoft Update
Problem. Microsoft Office Service Pack 3 Won’t Install Using Microsoft Update. Solution. Try going to the Microsoft Office Update website and requesting Office updates. There is a link to Office Update in the upper right area of the web page.
Creating Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF Files for Free CutePDF Writer
Those who want to create PDF compatible files from Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet browser can pay about $200 for Adobe Acrobat Professional. Or, you can download CutePDF Writer for free. __________ * Thanks to Makur for doing research on free software for creating PDF files.
Do Not Participate in Product Improvement Usage Tracking
Many software programs, upon installation, will ask if you want to participate in product improvement by enabling your computer to send information about usage to the company that sells the software. A potential problem with this is that each program doing this ties up Internet bandwidth which could slow down your Internet connection. For this… Continue reading Do Not Participate in Product Improvement Usage Tracking
Internet Bandwidth Speed Performance and Testing
Effective Living > Technology > Resources Summary. It can be helpful to know your Internet bandwidth speed performance. If your computer is running slow for Internet related tasks, poor bandwidth performance may be the reason why. Free Bandwidth Testing Services. Here are a few testing services available for free. Bandwidth Place CNET Speakeasy.com Sample Results… Continue reading Internet Bandwidth Speed Performance and Testing
Dell System Restore
Problem. Some Dell computers do not ship with the software and operating system CDs or DVDs required to restore the computer to its original state. Instead, for these computers, it is necessary to use the Dell System Restore. A piece of paper comes with the Dell that explains that if the system crashes, it is… Continue reading Dell System Restore
Windows XP Advanced File Sharing
By default in Windows XP, file sharing is in a simplified mode. For advanced configuration, follow the instructions provided by Microsoft that describe, “How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP.”
Home Heating
Compact Heaters. For smaller spaces, radiant heaters are an excellent choice since forced air furnaces usually are designed to service larger spaces. Dickinson Marine offers marine heating systems designed for use in tight spaces such as a boat cabin (or small house). Their heaters run on diesel, LP (propane) gas, or solid fuels such as… Continue reading Home Heating
Use a Pillow as a Mouse Pad
With optical mice, it is possible to use just about any surface as a mouse pad. For greater comfort, try sitting on a couch or bed with sufficient back rest and use a pillow as a mouse pad. To elevate your arm slightly above the mousing surface, use another pillow or similar soft padding under… Continue reading Use a Pillow as a Mouse Pad
Retailers Determine Blue-Ray as DVD Standard
by Gregory Paul Johnson, Director of the Consumer Defense Resource Group On February 15, it was reported by Reuters that Wal-Mart decided on exclusively selling products using the Blu-Ray media standard instead of the HD DVD format. In the news stories reporting Wal-Mart’s decision, there was no mention of Toshiba stopping development of HD DVD.… Continue reading Retailers Determine Blue-Ray as DVD Standard