12 tips for using the iPhone

September 10th, 2009 No Comments »

A collection of tips for using the iPhone in the day to day, some are well known but others less so.

1.Scroll to the top
If you click the status bar on a screen with lots of content such as Safari or Mail, we will automatically take you to the top of it. Unfortunately there is no shortcut to scroll to the bottom.

 2.Screenshot
By simultaneously pressing the power button and the home, the iPhone will take a snapshot of the current screen.

3.Save an image from Safari or Mail
If we click on an image for a few seconds, the iPhone will give us the option of saving it.

 4.Set upper
If in Settings / General / Keyboard activate the Caps Lock option is enabled, you will maintain the upper double-clicking on the button on the keyboard. On the other hand, if you press and hold Shift and drag the finger to another key, that key written in capitals saving a click.
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Using WiFi in airplane mode

September 10th, 2009 No Comments »

Now that airlines are starting to offer WiFi services are not worth recalling that version 2.0 of the iPhone OS to activate the WiFi from the airplane mode. Just turn on airplane mode and after that you activate the WiFi.

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How to configure Windows Live Hotmail or on the iPhone

September 10th, 2009 No Comments »

Microsoft has changed the configuration of your mail service Hotmail / Windows Live, allowing POP and SMTP connections, so that we can configure the iPhone Mail to access your account. In Settings / Mail / Add Account Other specify the type and after entering the account information will automatically detect the incoming and outgoing servers (pop3.live.com and smtp.live.com)

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Vista is running slow

June 20th, 2009 No Comments »

There are many possible causes and remedies for a

Vista system that is running poorly. 
-Dual Boot or Multi-boot systems:
If your computer is setup to run two or more operating systems, you can select the boot order so that only one operating system
will start when your machine is turned on. Here’s how:

  1. Go to Start>> Control Panel>> System and Maintenance>> System
  2. Select Advanced System Settings. You may be prompted for an administrators password or confirmation at this point.
  3. Select the Advanced tab
  4. Select Settings under Startup and Recovery
  5. Under the System startup category you’ll find a default operating systems list. Select the operating system that you would like to use when you start your computer.
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Identify a Hardware Problem

June 20th, 2009 No Comments »

In this section I will show you how you can identify a hardware problem.
-Memory:
Normally,

Vista monitors your installed memory and will notify you when an error occurs. However, for the purpose of troubleshooting it is a good idea to run the Windows
 Memory Diagnostic Tool manually to rule out a possible memory issue. Here’s how: Continue reading »

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How can you WinVista System Restor

June 20th, 2009 No Comments »

If you do not know where to start and you don’t have a clue as to why you’re having trouble with

Vista, then I recommend using System Restore to take your system files back to a time when you were not having any trouble. To use System Restore, follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to Start>> All Programs>> Accessories>> System Tools>> System Restore
  2. Click Next
  3. Select “Choose a different restore point”
  4. Click Next
  5. Select a date and time that you would like to restore to.
  6. Click Next to begin the process
  7. In the confirmation prompt, select Yes. Continue reading »

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Problems in Windows after installing new software

April 18th, 2009 No Comments »

If you’re encountering problems with your computer or other programs after installing new software on your computer attempt to uninstall the program and see if the issues persist.

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Administrator Account - Add to the Welcome Screen

February 24th, 2009 No Comments »

Download the INF fix here.  To use: Download the xp_admin_enable.inf file (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).  Locate the file you downloaded and right click on it, then select Install.  Or Download the VBS Fix hereContinue reading »

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Windows XP Activation - Troubleshooting

February 16th, 2009 No Comments »

Blank Activate Windows Page in the WPA Wizard
Service Pack 1 Changes to Product Activation
Windows XP Prompts You to Re-activate After You Restore Your Computer

Activation - Explained: 

Windows XP will typically remind you to activate the product (most users will have 30 days to activate XP after installation).

To activate XP manually, you can use the Start menu shortcut in the System Tools Accessories folder. At the command prompt, type:  oobe/msoobe /a or Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Activate Windows.

     Tip:  msoobe stands for “Microsoft Out of Box Experience.”
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Access Denied: Error Message - Windows Update

February 15th, 2009 No Comments »

Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows Update to download and install updates on your computer. If you believe you have received this message in error, please check with your system administrator.

     For Windows XP Pro:

Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update. In the right pane, double click, Remove access to all Windows Update Features and set it to disabled. Continue reading »

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