Q: In Windows XP, is there a way to empty "My Recent Documents" or to just get rid of it ? A: "My Recent Documents" holds the last 15 items that you opened. You can delete individual items in the usual manner (Right-click then choose "Delete"), but the number stays at fifteen. That's because the … Continue reading How to Empty My Recent Documents
Hitting the Target
Have you ever needed to get at a program's folder? Usually, it involves opening Windows Explorer , then the Program Files folder, then sifting around through all the sub-folders until you find what you're looking for. Heck, even then you sometimes have to sort through more sub-folder before you actually get to where you want … Continue reading Hitting the Target
Selection Savvy
Ever need to make more than one choice in a list box? (A list box is basically an item by item list. You've probably seen them on web pages or in computer programs you've used. A lot of E-mail programs use a list box to display its list of messages.) Here's how: 1. Click the … Continue reading Selection Savvy
Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons
Q: What are those three little buttons on the upper right-hand corner of an open window for? A: Those are the Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons. The "X" closes the window. The "Box" maximizes the program, making it full screen. If it's already maximized, it looks like a box on top of another box. If … Continue reading Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons
What's This?
We often tell you ways to configure Internet Explorer or Outlook Express for maximum efficiency or how to stop annoying default features. Many times you end up in the "Options" menu where you are faced with a long list of features. What does each one do? Guess what, there is a very easy way to … Continue reading What's This?
Let's Make a New Folder!
Let's say you would like to have some sub-folders (a sub-folder is a folder within a folder) in your "My Documents" folder. You could set one up for each member of your family so everyone's stuff stays separate, or for specific jobs. Here's how: Right-click the Start button, select Explore from the little menu that … Continue reading Let's Make a New Folder!
Resize Scrollbars
Q: My scrollbars are too small and I have trouble grabbing them. Is there a way to change the size? Note: Video may contain additional information not found in the written text. A: Well, you'll be both thrilled and delighted to know you can adjust their size. Here's how: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click your … Continue reading Resize Scrollbars
Keep Your Folder View Consistent
Do Some of your folders show big icons, some a list, and others have thumbnails? There is an easy way to make them all the same ... Open Windows Explorer (this may be a taskbar shortcut, desktop shortcut, or Start menu link to Computer, My Documents, or Libraries). Using the View menu, set the folder … Continue reading Keep Your Folder View Consistent
Windows Searches
Windows Searches Do you have a particular folder you're always rummaging through? Maybe your "My Documents" folder? Well, do I have a trick for you! As you probably know (or will know here in a second), if you right-click a folder and select Find or Search , you'll get a Find (or search) box that … Continue reading Windows Searches
Customize the XP Start Menu
You know about the Start button, right? It sits down in the lower left-hand corner of the toolbar waiting to be clicked whereupon it shall reveal its wealth of information. But what if you click it and you don't like the way it looks? Well, you can get some relief, and have fun, with the … Continue reading Customize the XP Start Menu