Hi People
A quick post about phones and mp3 players (yes includes iPods)
Basically if you can hook them up to a PC they are generally seen as a 'mass storage' device in 'My computer'. Click 'start', 'My computer' (with the device connected and you will probably see it as a drive or mass storage device.
It is possible then to navigate it and read and write (if there are no proprietry files), to the various places (be careful not to overwrite anything crucial to the operation of the phone apps).
Look for pictures (generally .jpg files), (audio, usually mp3 files as if you didn't know), video may be a bit more tricky as very often these are proprietry files.
But there you are, you can now get access to those little pictures, without getting more programs installed on your programs menu and more importantly, reserving resources at bootup for some programs which you may use rarely, if at all.
Thank You
See you next time
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Saturday, 5 June 2010
Thursday, 3 June 2010
What are installed files and why can't I use them to put my programs back
Hi Again,
How are you doing?
OK Installation and Installed files
Frequently during the course of my work, I get told, "I have got all my data and programs backed up".
What users tend to not realise is that when they (or anyone else) install programs, the programs are sometimes, unzipped, then unpacked and then the installation begins.
An installation, places files in windows directories and in program directories (sorry people, but there isn't much difference between a directory or folder, so having used DOS based systems - Hmmm what is he talking about I hear you say - ancient Microsoft operating systems - Before Windows).
Anyway, back to the point and that is once you install a program, it is extremely unlikely that anyone would be able to extract the necessary INSTALLED files and get the program to operate again.
So you see, you need to keep the installation files, to re-install your programs.
Retain all disks / downloaded installation files until you know you will not need them ever again (for example program superceded, pc upgraded and program not compatible etc)
As operating systems get more and more sophisticated, the programs that run on them also become more complex with hundreds if not thousands of files spread all over the operating system. So keep those installation files huh.
Right we have got that one sorted, yes (email me at service@gds888.com if there is a problem)
O
'For Exceptional Service on Computer Repair visit Green Dragon Solutions'
How are you doing?
OK Installation and Installed files
Frequently during the course of my work, I get told, "I have got all my data and programs backed up".
What users tend to not realise is that when they (or anyone else) install programs, the programs are sometimes, unzipped, then unpacked and then the installation begins.
An installation, places files in windows directories and in program directories (sorry people, but there isn't much difference between a directory or folder, so having used DOS based systems - Hmmm what is he talking about I hear you say - ancient Microsoft operating systems - Before Windows).
Anyway, back to the point and that is once you install a program, it is extremely unlikely that anyone would be able to extract the necessary INSTALLED files and get the program to operate again.
So you see, you need to keep the installation files, to re-install your programs.
Retain all disks / downloaded installation files until you know you will not need them ever again (for example program superceded, pc upgraded and program not compatible etc)
As operating systems get more and more sophisticated, the programs that run on them also become more complex with hundreds if not thousands of files spread all over the operating system. So keep those installation files huh.
Right we have got that one sorted, yes (email me at service@gds888.com if there is a problem)
O
'For Exceptional Service on Computer Repair visit Green Dragon Solutions'
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Assorted Windows Tips
Hi again
No Video this time, but some very interesting and useful tips to help in the day to day use of your computer.
For ALL Windows Versions (XP to Windows 7)
1 - OK first one up is the fullscreen option. And yes I mean fullscreen, not just maximised window.
It is a simple toggle keypress, press once to show fullscreen and press again to return to normal mode. The key to press is the F11 key. Try it now on this window.
2 - Next up for Vista and XP Users, view 2 or more open windows side by side (or one over the other).
To achieve this make sure the windows you wish to view are open and are present on the taskbar.
Hold down the 'Ctrl' and left click on the two window buttons in the taskbar, that you want to view.
Now right click on one of the selected buttons and click on 'Tile horizontally'(for one above the other) or Tile vertically' (for side by side).
Click on the maximise button or minimise button to either maximise the window or return the window to the taskbar. Simples!
3 - What ever you are doing, it pays to right click on items, to discover a host of useful items than can be used, for the situation in front of you. For instance, in Windows XP, right click the time at the bottom righthand side of the screen (under usual circumstances). Some of the things you can do here are,
Open the Task Manager - View running programs, shutdown / restart /log off windows etc
Show the desktop - if your view of the desktop is covered by open windows, two clicks and the desktop is revealed
Adjust the date and time
Tile all current open windows (not really helpful if there are more than two, depending on your screen size!)
Happy tinkering and Thank You for reading
We now have a FREE SPYWARE REPORT available, yours to keep and share if you wish. Fill in your details below and get yours now
'For Exceptional Service on Computer Repair visit Green Dragon Solutions'
No Video this time, but some very interesting and useful tips to help in the day to day use of your computer.
For ALL Windows Versions (XP to Windows 7)
1 - OK first one up is the fullscreen option. And yes I mean fullscreen, not just maximised window.
It is a simple toggle keypress, press once to show fullscreen and press again to return to normal mode. The key to press is the F11 key. Try it now on this window.
2 - Next up for Vista and XP Users, view 2 or more open windows side by side (or one over the other).
To achieve this make sure the windows you wish to view are open and are present on the taskbar.
Hold down the 'Ctrl' and left click on the two window buttons in the taskbar, that you want to view.
Now right click on one of the selected buttons and click on 'Tile horizontally'(for one above the other) or Tile vertically' (for side by side).
Click on the maximise button or minimise button to either maximise the window or return the window to the taskbar. Simples!
3 - What ever you are doing, it pays to right click on items, to discover a host of useful items than can be used, for the situation in front of you. For instance, in Windows XP, right click the time at the bottom righthand side of the screen (under usual circumstances). Some of the things you can do here are,
Open the Task Manager - View running programs, shutdown / restart /log off windows etc
Show the desktop - if your view of the desktop is covered by open windows, two clicks and the desktop is revealed
Adjust the date and time
Tile all current open windows (not really helpful if there are more than two, depending on your screen size!)
Happy tinkering and Thank You for reading
We now have a FREE SPYWARE REPORT available, yours to keep and share if you wish. Fill in your details below and get yours now
'For Exceptional Service on Computer Repair visit Green Dragon Solutions'
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