There is a little shortcut in Windows 7 called “GodMode”- remember DOOM? Well this isn’t really the same but cool name nonetheless.
Just add a new folder anywhere and name it: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
This icon will give you access to all the settings without having to browse around for them.
UPDATE: Some people on 64 Bit versions of Vista and 7 are reporting Explorer crashes. It works fine for me on Windows 7 64 Bit, but you have been warned!
There are many services out there that let you access your computer from anywhere in the world. There is GotomyPC, and LogMeIn just to name a couple.
There is however a free workaround for this- all you need is a free No-IP.com account, and the Remote Desktop application on your Windows PC.
The problem is, most users have a Dynamic IP address with their ISPs- which means it’s always changing and not permanent. This causes problems because you won’t always know what your IP address is in order to connect to your machine over Remote Desktop.
If you had a Static IP, it would be much easier since the number is permanent and never changes.
Here’s the workaround:
Go to No-Ip.com and create your account
Add a host on to your No-Ip account- make note of the host name (ie: mynewhost@no-ip.biz)
Enable Remote Desktop on the computer you will be accessing remotely
Download and install the application on the computer you will be accessing remotely
The No-Ip application will send your current IP address and update it with the host name you created on the service, so the host name will always know your latest IP address.
So now you can go to any PC, open up the Remote Desktop application ( Start > Accessories > Remote Desktop, or use Windows Search) and enter in the host name you created in step 2.
Boom! You should now be able to see and control your computer from anywhere in the world!
Computer geeks all over the world have wished they chose another way of life. Sure, we love tech, and fiddling around with computers, but once friends and family realize our skills, there is no escape.
This is a post I found on Gizmodo which illustrates the whole process. Check it out- it’s really funny!
Do you have a hard drive in your computer you’d like hidden from casual users of your computer? NoDrives Manager will help you do just that. This utility basically hides the chosen hard drive’s entry from Windows Explorer (My Computer, sidebar,address bar, etc) so non-invasive users won’t know it exists.
The drive will remail technicaly accessable through the “Run” section or the command prompt- but chances are people using your computer aren’t looking to get technical and nosey. In other words, this is great for hiding that porn stash of yours- enjoy.
A lot of times, when we have multiple programs running at once, we may notice our system getting a bit sluggish. That is because every application that is running is using up a certain amount of RAM(random access memory)- some more than others. When an application is closed, it releases the memory it was using, making it available for other tasks. This doesn’t always happen though.
I will show you how to create an easy shortcut to reset your Ram when needed, and recover some of that performance power without needing a restart. (more…)
Here is a video of the Nexus OneAndroid phone by Google (built by HTC) in action. It’s a pretty short clip and shows the 3D home screen with the animated wallpaper. I like the whole wallpaper thing going on, but am not a fan of the form factor. Doesn’t look very innovative- it is a taste of designs used by previous HTC phones.
The Nexus One will be available directly through Google January 5th, 2010. It will come unlocked and work with all GSM carriers (AT&T and T-Mobile in the US)
Want to make that new Google Android phone of yours a power-house without spending a cent? Then head over to the PCmag link below for their top 20 picks of the best-of-the-best free Android apps. Each listing includes a brief description and review of the application.
A lot of times, when we have multiple programs running at once, we may notice our system getting a bit sluggish. That is because every application that is running is using up a certain amount of 
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