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After a recent Windows Update I could no longer access the folders on my Windows XP file server. A window popped up asking for a username and password even though they are both the same on the two computers. The … Continue reading →

Windows XP had the PowerToys, which added useful functionality to the system. One of my favourites was the “CMD Shell here” PowerToy, which opened a cmd prompt with its working directory set to the folder you were in. Vista incorporated … Continue reading →

A few years ago I discovered that the links toolbar is a zillion times better than quick launch. The links toolbar allows you to create folders and group common program shortcuts in them. When you click on a folder a … Continue reading →