How to install SP2 on Vista

Microsoft is currently working on a new service pack for Vista but it’s not yet available for the public to install. You can only get it if you are a certified beta tester. Nonetheless if you want to install SP2 all you need is to tweak your OS a bit like this:

Download and install this [...]

Usefull Windows Run commands

For all you console freaks out there, a list with useful Windows Run commands for when all things don’t work or you want to complicate your life even more.

Microsoft will publish technical info about its products

Microsoft Corp. says it will share more information about its products and technology. The company wants to make it easier for developers to create software that work with its products. Microsoft says it will publish technical information about its products on its Web site. The Redmond, Washington-based software company said Thursday it will ensure open [...]

Windows and Dell shake RED hands

Windows and Dell have joined (RED) to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. When you buy a Dell (PRODUCT) RED PC with Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED, Windows and Dell will jointly contribute $50 to $80, depending on the product, to The Global Fund. With Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED, these aren’t just the ultimate PCs, [...]

How to add your own places to “Save as…” in Windows XP / Vista

By default in Windows XP / Vista, the “Save as…” dialog provides some easy-to-access folders. I never used those shortcuts because they didn’t provide me the right locations.
Note that I use “Slan XP” theme; your dialog boxes and windows may look different (other collors)
The default dialog-box looks like this :

In the following tutorial you will [...]

Remember your WirelessKey

By default, Windows stores your WEP and WPA keys on your hard drive. The only condition is that you had a succeeded connection to the wireless network. WirelessKeyView is a free utility that displays unencrypted network keys in case you forgot it. No need to ask you network administrator for that long key anymore. [...]