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Category Archives: Quick Tip

Enable Auto Login For Ubuntu

Single user on a desktop and local security isn’t a concern? Enable autologin for Ubuntu to avoid having to type in your details at boot. Hit System, Administration, then Login Window. Go to the Security tab, check the Enable Automatic … Continue reading

Get Rid of Arrows on Shortcuts

Using TweakUI, you can get rid of the little arrow icons on your shortcuts: We’ll assume you have TweakUI installed. Head to Explorer and click Shortcut. Pick an option (for the purposes of this tutorial we chose None) and hit … Continue reading

Uninstall Specific Windows Features

While not immediately obvious, the Add/Remove Windows Components allows you to double click particular entries: Double click Accessories and Utilities and you’ll see a sublist of Accessories and Games, which can also be double clicked to reveal even more specific … Continue reading

Selective Idle in Google Talk

Enjoy always being idle, or never being idle in Google Talk – with a small application by the name of GAlwaysIdle: Once it’s installed, right click on the Google Talk icon and select from 3 choices – Always, Never, and … Continue reading

Disable Javascript’s Annoying Features in Firefox

Some webpages insist on using Javascript to resize or displace your Firefox window. A trip to the options menu in Firefox will fix that: Head to Tools → Options. Click Content, then next to the Enable Javascript, click Advanced. Uncheck … Continue reading

Windows Media Player Always “On Top”

Rather complicated simply to enable a quick feature: Right click on the Windows Media Player titlebar, select Tools, then select Options. Check the box that says Keep the Player on top of other windows. That’s it.