Web Talk

HTC (High Tech Computer Corporation) is not new at making incredible and innovative smartphones. If you are new to Web Talk or if your memory is short, here is a couple of articles you have got to read right away to understand about what I am talking about, namely: HTC new Diamond smartphone and HTC MAC 4G. Anyway with this new phone, HTC has really given its best, determined to amaze us at all costs. And it succeeded in its purpose, indeed! Continue reading »

Installing service packs in Windows Vista is somewhat a  funny task. As a matter of fact, it is very exciting to try new things out  and see if the claimed improvements and enhancements really work out-of-the-box! Once you know where to get the SP packages you end up trying pre-beta and RTM (release to market) which, despite  they are not the definitive service packs are able to give you some hints  of the real, future, stable release. But what happen when the definitive service pack rolls out? You are compelled to install it, of course. Usually, after installing a new SP you will notice that a considerably portion of your hard disk has been irremediably taken by the installation itself. Well, this is not completely true. As a matter of fact, a lot of space is still occupied by those files belonging to the previous RTM or SP. All you need to do is some housekeeping! Continue reading »

Apparently Google has gone nuts. As a matter of fact, If anyone tries to do a search, Google returns with the following message, for each result “This Site May Harm Your Computer”. It is obvious that something is completely wrong and that  this “weird” message is showing all over the world. If anyone can shed some light on this topic, step forward!

As you know, the Quick Launch bar has been removed in Windows 7. Without it, it s not possible to use the “Show Desktop” shortcut icon which, in just one click, minimized all the open windows to show you the desktop right away. If you miss such a feature you have to know that it has not really disappeared. As a matter of fact…it has been moved to a less obvious location! Continue reading »

If for any reason you need to change the volume label of your hard disk  and you want to use the command prompt DOS because it is faster and simpler to use or just because the other “traditional” ways don’t work, here is a simple trick which works flawlessly from Windows 95 all the way up to Windows 7 (and in the other future Windows operating systems). Continue reading »

With so many people using the same software as you do, it is only normal to  wish to get something unique, able to stand out from the multitude. That’s why I spoke about a  theme creator for Google Chrome, for example. If instead, you have Firefox, you can use a nice add-on which, in a couple of easy steps and without any technical background, lets you create a customized theme from scratch. Continue reading »

Working in a office is a hard task. No doubt. I know how hard having to do with papers and documents all day long  is. That’s why regular employees need, every now and then, some kind of pastimes. What’s most relaxing than surfing the Web a little bit, right in front of your desk, and read some news or surf your favorite blog? Sadly  your  boss seems to think in an entirely different way. That’s why his black and ruthless heart advised him to set up a firewall to block the whole Internet from being surfed, to just allow you to send and receive e-mails. Let’s learn how we can surf the Internet just by using your e-mails… for your boss’ joy! Continue reading »

By default, the Quick Launch bar in Windows 7 has been disabled  to make room to the new Superbar which allows you to directly add shortcuts of those applications you use mostly. Anyway, if you want to enable it beacuse you still feel something for the old Windows options, here is a nice and free trick  that may come handy to you. Continue reading »