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Techknowledgy Newsletter Ralph Tolbert PBS 45 & 49 September 2005 |
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My Computer Can Do What?
For PC Users:
Disable Autorun
To prevent a program from running when you insert a CD into your computer, follow this procedure:
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Click “Start,” “Run” and type in “GPEDIT.MSC.”
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Go to “Computer Configuration,” “Administrative Templates,” “System.”
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Locate the entry for “Turn Autoplay Off” and modify it as you desire.
Rename Groups of Files
You can rename many related files all at once in Windows Explorer. Highlight a set of files in a window, then right click on one and rename it. All the other files will be renamed to that name, with individual numbers in brackets to distinguish them. Also, in a folder you can arrange icons in alphabetized groups by clicking “View,” “Arrange Icon by” and “Show in Groups.”
Source: http://freepctech.com
For Mac Users: Changing the Desktop Image
The standard desktop image is blue with some white arcs running through it in a semicircular pattern. To have, for example, your school photo appear:
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Choose an image that you would like to use. Any JPEG or PDF file is fine.
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From the root of your hard drive, open “Library,” “Desktop Pictures.” A list of the standard Apple desktop images appears. Aqua Blue.jpg is the file you want to replace. Drag it out of the folder to a safe place as a backup (or just rename it).
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Drag your own graphic into the Desktop Pictures folder. Rename your file Aqua Blue.jpg. This sleight of hand allows the system to find it during the boot process.
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Restart the machine and your new image will appear as the desktop image.
Source: www.macworld.com
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