Neowin News Feed for: Tips

More Windows 8 Consumer Preview secrets revealed

John Callaham — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:22:00 +0100

A new article exposes some interesting hidden features in the Consumer Preview version of Windows 8, along with some tips and shortcuts that might be helpful for power users. Read more...

TechSpot: Windows 7 Jump Lists Fix and Tricks

Julio Franco — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:23:35 +0000

When Windows 7 made it out the door reactions were mixed about the operating system's revamped taskbar. Now two years later I can personally attest to the improved usability of the new bar and above... Read more...

TechSpot: Time-Saving AutoHotKey Scripts

Julio Franco — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:53:37 +0100

Many of you are probably already familiar with AutoHotKey. This small and free utility lets you automate tasks and make your PC work exactly the way you want it to. The program is driven by... Read more...

TechSpot: A Compendium of Firefox 4 Beta Tweaks

Julio Franco — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:39:49 +0100

With Chrome nipping at Firefox's ankles, Mozilla knows it has to perform a drastic overhaul – and it is. Firefox 4 is shaping up nicely, adding tons of new features and addressing many complaints about... Read more...

Windows 7 tips and tricks

Tom Warren — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:28:17 +0000

Two Microsoft employees have posted helpful Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets this week. Tim Sneath has posted 30 secrets/tips on his blog. Some of the highlights include the following: Get Quick Launch toolbar... Read more...

5 User Tips for Configuring Your Hardware in Linux

Barney Tormey — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:14:42 +0100

I have heard lots of complaints about configuring hardware in Linux distributions. This argument has had lots of merit in the past, but with each new distribution or release, managing hardware has become much easier.... Read more...

50 Windows XP & Vista Tips & Tricks

Steven Parker — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:16:51 +0100

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Computer Active has compiled a list of 50 tips to improve performance of both XP and Vista. For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft's operating system has become... Read more...

How I Use Outlook - 7 Tips

Steven Parker — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:38:48 +0000

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There are so many things you can do with Outlook, but I have to admit, I've never fully explorered all its features. However, the more I "live" in my Outlook at work, the more I've... Read more...

Microsoft Tips New HD DVD Drive for Xbox 360, Retracts Tip

Slimy — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:50:25 +0100

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Mark Bennett, Microsoft Corporation's EMEA business development director for HD DVD, told a conference in London, UK, that the company would release a new version of its HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360 game... Read more...

New Nintendo game gives beauty tips

Slimy — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:14:20 +0100

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Japanese women may soon be tapping on the hit Nintendo DS handheld game machine for beauty tips: "Dream Skincare" is part of recent efforts by Nintendo to attract newcomers to gaming. Players input their daily... Read more...

Editing tips from the NSA

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:02:06 +0000

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Hiding confidential information with black marks works on printedcopy, but not with electronic documents, the National Security Agencyhas warned government officials. The agency makes the point in a guidance paper on editingdocuments... Read more...

MSN Search and Windows Desktop Search Tips & Tricks

Tom Warren — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:42:19 +0000

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Brandon Paddock and Andy Edmonds (Windows Desktop Search team) have sent the word to let us know they're both hosting a 1-hour MSDN Webcast at 1pm (Pacific time, 9PM GMT) today. ... Read more...

Bluetooth Backers Offer Security Tips

malebolgia — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:57:28 +0100

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After two Israeli researchers published a paper earlier this month explaining how security mechanisms in short-range wireless Bluetooth technology could be quickly undermined, members of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) are now urging users... Read more...

Windows XP Tips and Tricks Chat

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 12:42:06 +0100

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Windows XP Tips and Tricks Share your favorite tips and tricks with others, and ask Microsoft if we have any tricks to offer. Neowin Members: if you can't attend the chat... Read more...

Publisher 2003: Tips for Optimizing Your Publications

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 06 Jan 2004 09:24:58 +0000

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Overview This reference guide provides helpful information to optimize Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 publications created for commercial print output. Download: Publisher 2003 Document: Tips for Optimizing Your Publications for Commecial... Read more...

Chat: Windows XP Tips & Tricks

Tom Warren — Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:06:55 +0100

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Join Windows XP Product Manager Beth Goza for a lively chat. Beth is working on services for the Windows PC user community. Tell her how Microsoft can help you online and offline with your Windows-based... Read more...

Hacker tips CERT's hand on Linux/PDF flaw

malebolgia — Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:44:09 +0100

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Confidential vulnerability information managed by the CERT Coordination Center has again been leaked to the public, following a flurry of such leaks in March. The latest information concerns a flaw in PDF (Portable... Read more...

Microsoft Offers Free Virus Support and Home Privacy Tips

ahodes1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2003 11:03:59 +0100

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Microsoft has launched a new portion of their site-- Security and Privacy for Home Users. This page offers many tips for parents and home users to use surf the Internet more securely and privately.... Read more...

online chat: WindowsXP Tips and Tricks

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 16:47:53 +0100

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Join Microsoft experts in an online chat: WindowsXP Tips and Tricks Join us [Neowin & MS] for this fun chat where we will discuss how to improve usability, performance, and security in Windows... Read more...

Windows XP Media Center Edition - Tips & Tricks Collection

Tom Warren — Sun, 04 May 2003 01:18:32 +0100

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Olcay has put together a collection of helpful tips and tricks for Media Center Edition along with some interesting information about the program itself. If you're interested in Media Center Edition or have a PC... Read more...