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Restore GRUB in Ubuntu after installing Windows
So, you had Ubuntu (or any of its derivative) installed on your system and then decided to install Windowswith it? And after installing Windows, you can't load Ubuntu again, just follow the steps to get this working: Boot the system using a Ubuntu Live disk. After you reach the desktop, open T
Read Full PostInstall Ubuntu on Windows using VirtualBox
Ever wished to experience Linux while you are on Windows operating system ? You probably have a hidden urge to experience it but you never did cause you do not want to mess up with the dual boot operating system. So the solution for this is to install a virtual machine inside your current operating
Read Full PostKeyboard shortcuts in Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="244" caption="That's my Dell's keyboard. Image clicked with Samsung Galaxy S"][/caption] I have been working with Windows Remote server lately. I found that there were some Keyboard shortcuts which are really helpful while you are working with a re
Read Full PostWindows Sidebar: Some Joy & Troubleshooting Woes!
I have been Using Windows 7 Home Basic for quite some time now. It came Pre-Installed with Dell PC where I Work. I Know, as the name suggests, it is VERY BASIC. However, after I applied some of my experience of working on Windows (since Windows 3.1 came on Floppies!), I successfully modified it
Read Full PostResize images in windows explorer with a right click
Microsoft PowerToys is a great hit, but it certainly works in Windows XP 32 bit. There were various tool, among with Image Resizer was liked by many users. Since this popular tool gained popularity in no time, Microsoft decided it to carry further. So the tool was rewritten and is provided free of c
Read Full PostHow change the shortcut or hot key for Launchy in Windows
If you have not used Launchy for windows as if now, then you are missing something very great. Launchy is a neat way to open your programs, files, or even websites right from one place. Yeah, Windows 7 introduced this feature in its start menu after Launchy was released. Gnome-do is alternative o
Read Full PostHow to remotely access Ubuntu machine from Windows
In this post, I am going to tell you how you can access your Ubuntu or Linux machine from your Windows machine. If it was Windows machine on both sides then you can access these machines via “Remote Desktop” but since the Operating systems are totally opposite, we need a third party tool for thi
Read Full PostHow to install IIS on windows 7 or Vista
If you are a developer and you are using Windows 7, installing IIS (internet information server) would be the first thing you would like to do. Installing IIS is just installing one of the Windows component but the steps involved are sometimes hard to find, since its not installed by default. So let
Read Full PostHow to schedule emails using Microsoft Outlook
Heya Folks, Most of us use Outlook Express for our work Email and few others use it for their personal accounts as well. At times you may need to schedule some emails to be sent later in the day. Or you might want to write certain emails and schedule it in such a way that all of them should not b
Read Full PostSet Videos as wallpaper with Microsoft Dreamscene
Hey Folks, Its an era when we are going to see lots of changes in the operating systems for sure. With the launch of Windows 7 and google announced its own operating system rising from Chrome it surely fantasizes everyone. Just to add some more fun to your Microsoft windows desktop I wanted to
Read Full PostSims 3: Game Review
On June 2nd, 2009 EA released the next chapter for one of the most popular gaming series – The Sims. The Sims 3 brings a lot of new stuff to the table, while improves on what was already there. We have a look how. First thing you will notice the moment you launch the game is the new graphics engi
Read Full PostLaunchy in Windows – Who needs the Start Menu?
[caption id="attachment_806" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Launchy in Windows - Who needs the Start Menu?"][/caption] Notice anything different in this screenshot? Well, if you have used Linux or Mac, you must have definitely come across GNOME Do (in Linux) or Quicksilver (in Mac).
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