Amazing space shuttle time lapse video
This video shows the preparation and launch of the space shuttle. Spanning multiple days with time lapse video it is amazing!
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Safe browsing with Cocoon
The Cocoon security/privacy add-on for Firefox has been around since the beginning of 2011 but I must admit, along with many others, I had never heard of it before. And that, my friends, is why the developers have recently decided to make it available to
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Freeware and the bundling of extras
As more and more developers turn to the bundling of extras as a source of additional income, it is becoming ever more apparent that the days of downloading freeware and only getting what one ordered may be nearing an end. The most prevalent bundled extra
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How to copy or move Microsoft Excel worksheets to another workbook
If you have the need to more or copy a worksheet from one workbook to another it is very easy to do in version 2010. You can use the Move or Copy dialog box to accomplish this task very easily and smoothly. Follow the steps
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How to install the Windows Home Server 2011 connector software
In the past few issues I’ve covered basic considerations you should plan for before installing Windows Home Server 2011 and the actual installation of WHS 2011. I plan to continue the series but before I get started I wanted to share the fact that Microsoft
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Macrium Reflect free imaging software
Before we get started I want to make it clear that, as a feature limited offering, Macrium Reflect Free cannot be compared favorably with commercial counterparts. When it comes to a full, unlimited backup and imaging solution Daves Computer Tips recommends Acronis True Image above
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How to set portable software as the default application
When we install certain programs they will automatically set themselves as the default application to open all associated files, as part of the installation process. Some typical examples are; a media player for opening video and audio files, a word processor or PDF reader for
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WordWeb dictionary/thesaurus
The terrific free WordWeb dictionary/thesaurus is always one of the very first apps I install on any new system. WordWeb may not be quite as comprehensive as some of the alternative online services but it will generally provide sufficient information and more than compensates with
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Outpost Security Suite free
Agnitum Software’s free security suite has been around a little while now so I thought it was about time to check it out. Please note; I have not installed and tested the software, merely collected and perused a heap of reviews to gain an overall
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How to modify paragraph and line spacing in Microsoft Word 2010
Modify paragraph spacing I have had so many inquiries regarding the default line spacing in MS Word 2010 that I decided I should definitely cover the subject in an article and I hope this is helpful to all of you. It is very easy to
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ZipZap – The family browser
Being a father, grandfather and great grandfather (i.e., OLD ~ Dave) I take a keen interest in anything which can help keep our children safe and free from unsavory content while using the internet. I have always been a great advocate for the free K9
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Soluto – A startup manager for everyone
I have been mentioning Soluto free startup manager fairly regularly over the past 6 months or so and that’s simply because the software really impresses me. Yes I know there are already lots of free startup managers available but Soluto is different to the norm
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Give me a flying car
A few months back I was reading about Google’s experiment with a computer controlled self driving car. It had me thinking though about something I’ve wondered for a long time now: why don’t we already have this in the works? We have computer controlled traffic lights,
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Why do I need a tablet?
Today I want to discuss a controversial topic. I am both fascinated and appalled by the tablet craze going on right now. I don’t get it. Maybe I’m getting old and maybe I just don’t get technology, but when I look at the tablet scene
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