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So you want to find out who developed the Internet Explorer browser? Try this: First load up Internet Explorer, and open the Help menu. Select About Internet Explorer and while holding the CTRL and SHIFT keys, click and drag the IE logo all the way to the left. While still holding the keys, move the logo back to the right, over top of Microsoft IE 4.0. Click the Unlock button. If your IE logo isn't over the earth, it should rumble. But if it is, a new window will open with a long list of the credits about the makers of IE 4.0 and some inside jokes.
Get Connected (WordPerfect Suite 8)
Open up an Internet site right from your WordPerfect Suite 8 application. Click File/Open and enter the Web address in the File Name text box, then click Open. In a flash, your modem will dial up and you'll be connected to that site.
Safely Surging (General)
Did you know your computer can still be fried by lightning even if you have one of those handy surge protectors. Lightning doesn't care which copper wire it travels down and the least suspected line is your modem line. Most modem lines are not protected by surge protectors. If you want to be totally safe buy a surge protector that has an input/output for a phone line and make sure you use it. If not, your best bet to save EVERTHING during a storm, is to disconnect your modem from the wall.
Phone Tips (All Windows OS's)
You can get free Windows Phone tips and info about Microsoft products by picking up your phone and dialing (800) 936-4200. You'll get information and instructions on what type of tips are available and how to receive them.
UnFreeze the Frozen (Windows 95/98/NT)
If it hasn't already happened to you, chances are it will some day - a program that hangs or freezes. One of the last resorts is to try a three finger salute to close the application without rebooting your system. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL at the same time and select the frozen application. Click the End Task, wait a few seconds, click End Task again and you should be back to a normal unfrozen system.
Early Visual Basic Easter (Visual Basic)
The Easter bunny has come early so follow this tip to see another one of its Easter Eggs:
- Launch Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition Version 4.0
- Create a New Project.
- Make a TEXTBOX using standard controls using Form1
- Change Text1.Text to Thunder by right clicking and selecting properties on it.
- Left click it once and goto Edit/Lock Controls, to lock it.
- Move your mouse over to the Control and look at the tool tips.
Hard Drive Maintenance (Windows 95/98/NT)
Whether you're surfing the net, creating documents or graphics, everything you do on your computer gives your hard drive a real workout. Your computer is constantly creating and deleting files just about every time you use it. Regular maintenance of your hard drive will improve it's performance. Follow these steps: click Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ScanDisk. For best results, use the Advanced options. When Scandisk is finished go back and Defragment your drive. If you haven't done this before, don't worry, it's simple and you'll find plenty of information before you start.
Take A Quick Peak (Windows 95/98/NT)
If you right click on a file in Explorer, a Quick View option will appear. Using this option will give you a quick peak at the file's contents. If you're not sure of what's in the file, this is a quick way to find out before you open it's parent application.
Change Your Password (IE 4.X)
It is recommended that you change your password used to access Content Advisor. To do this Click View/Internet Options/Content tab/Settings. Enter your current password and click OK. Now click the General tab/Change Password. You can now enter your new password. This adds just one more level of security.
How'd They Do That? (Netscape 4.X)
Ever ask yourself while viewing a webpage, "How'd they do that?" Take a look at the HTML code for that page by clicking View then Page Source. This will show you all the HTML used to produce what you see on the screen. This is very useful if you are designing your own webpage and want to borrow a line of code. CTRL + U will accomplish the same thing.
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