Well, I'm almost done with my Snagit 9 trial period, and I will say that I'm...well...underwhelmed. The program installs pretty easily and is loaded with features, but I just didn't find that the software really works quickly and efficiently for what I needed to do. As you may well imagine, I take a ton of screenshots, so the idea of any software that makes this process … [Read more...] about SnagIt 9 Review: I’m Underwhelmed
How to Change the Root MySql Password in Windows (video)
In this tutorial we will go over how to change the root password in MySql. Note that we are not going to use the MySql console, and like with the mysqldump command, we will be using the windows command prompt. The root password can also be changed by direct manipulation of the sql tables via the MySql console, but I believe that the method in the video below (using the … [Read more...] about How to Change the Root MySql Password in Windows (video)
The Clean PC Installation 2010: Top Free Programs You Can’t Live Without – Part II
See Part Ifor programs 1-5. 6. Email - Thunderbird. But only Thunderbird 2. Not Thunderbird 3. I've used Thunderbird for a long time, but on a recent install of Thunderbird 3, I found the interface for setting up accounts very annoying. While this isn't a full blown review of Thunderbird 3, I immediately had difficulty configuring an IMAP account. Because it takes all of … [Read more...] about The Clean PC Installation 2010: Top Free Programs You Can’t Live Without – Part II
The Clean PC Installation 2010: Top Free Programs You Can’t Live Without – Part I
A few years back, I wrote a post about the 5 open-source programs you can't live without. As 2010 is now upon us, it's time to update the list. 1. Firewall: You can't live without a firewall, and I've been using two. Comodo Firewall is excellent and has an interface that is good for intermediate and advanced users. Comodo is a bit to complex for beginning users. Note … [Read more...] about The Clean PC Installation 2010: Top Free Programs You Can’t Live Without – Part I
How to Change the Mouse Sensitivity in Windows Vista (video)
In this tutorial video we will go over how to change the sensitivity of the mouse in Vista. We will also take a moment to explore the other mouse-related configuration options such as double-click responsiveness, and where to go to change the mouse pointers. … [Read more...] about How to Change the Mouse Sensitivity in Windows Vista (video)