indulgences into my geek side
Ear Trumpet Adds Per-App Volume to Windows 10
Ear Trumpet is a small notification icon that provides app-specific volume control to Windows 10 apps.
Shorten Links Before Creating QR Codes
Better Practice: To make your QR code faster to scan, particularly from a distance, try using a URL shortener before creating your QR codes. The generated code will contain less information and can be read more easily and reliably by a scanner.
Capture your Screen as a GIF Animated Image
If a picture is worth 1000 words, a video must be pure gold. But recording and sending a video capture of your screen for a quick how-to or to demonstrate an issue is a chore. Today I’m going to share a tool I found to make it much easier.
Sort Outlook Folders by Filed-Date Order
Recycle Bin has this great ability to sort by the date deleted. Like a real trash can, the stuff you threw away last is on top. Today we’re bringing that ability to Outlook – and not just for the trash.
Make Recently Used Work for You
Today’s cheap trick helps get right back to that file or folder you were working on just the other day. But, where was that again?
Add Full Breadcrumbs to SharePoint Document Library
Inexcusably, SharePoint has no true breadcrumb navigation. In document libraries, navigating up and down the folder hierarchy is a painful series of pageloads. Fortunately, there are options.
Register to attend the Microsoft MVP Virtual Conference
Hi everyone – I wanted to let you know about a great free event that Microsoft and the MVPs are putting on, May 14th & 15th. Join Microsoft MVPs from the Americas’ region as they share their knowledge and real-world expertise during a free event, the MVP Virtual Conference.
DPI Scaling in HD Multi-Monitor Configurations
I decided to enhance my workspace by buying a nice large monitor (largest that can fit in my desk) for when I’m working on my Surface on a task at home. This Surface is definitely powerful enough for any work I can throw at it, so why not enjoy a nice large dual-screen setup.
Plus! Pack Themes for Modern Windows
I found some old Plus! pack themes on an old hard drive this week. During some downtime I modified the source of the files to make them compatible with modern versions of Windows and packaged them up for your enjoyment.
Windows 10 Technical Preview Observations
A look at what I’ve noticed in Windows 10. These observations are for build 9841, which became generally available on October 1, 2014. Since there is still a year or more before release, most if not all of all observations are not a representation of the final product and are either going to be adjusted or outright replaced in later builds. So while you can get a good idea of how Windows 10 looks and feels today, many of those…
Fix for Windows 8.1 not returning settings results
I replaced a hard drive in June, and since then I’ve had problems getting Windows search to return results for settings shortcuts. There were either no results at all, which I finally resolved, or unusably slow (20+ seconds to show a result). Here’s how I finally solved it.
Reset a Forgotten Windows Password
If you forget your computer’s password, it can be difficult to recover from and might require special tools and skills. However, the built-in system administrator account can be a great avenue to reset a forgotten Windows password, especially for home users.
Quickly Repair PC Problems
Windows has a number of recovery features to get up and running again quickly after a problem occurs. These simple tools are easy for anyone to use, and are a good first step to try before taking your computer in for professional service.
Use Transparency Masking in Office or Paint
Did you know you can use tools and skills you already have to produce higher quality graphics for your presentations, without paying for or learning expensive image editing programs?