You are using installing updates for Windows 7, and Windows always asks you to reboot your computer afterward? Normally you can only delay the prompt by four hours or shorter. However, you can turn off the repeated reboot prompt.
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How-to: Copy content from a PDF file in original format
It is not that simple to paste the content of a PDF document into Word. Either you get the raw text only, or the images are aligned at the wrong place. You want to get PDF cuts in their original format? Get to know the Adobe Reader snapshot tool.
Messenger problems: Resolving error code 80071392
If you receive the error code 80071392 when you try to sign in to Windows Live Messenger, try these steps.
Windows 7: Search the web directly from your taskbar
Windows Vista offers you the option to “Search the Internet”, directly above the search box in your start menu. The new Windows 7 does not contain this shortcut anymore, Microsoft has removed it from the start menu. If you like to, you can re-integrate it.
How-to: Remove mouse shadow in Windows 7, Vista, XP
Advanced Windows users like to turn off the mouse shadow. This is how it works.
How-to: View blocked YouTube videos
Depending on your country and region, Youtube is blocking specific videos. Don’t care! With the following small trick you can bypass the block and view the video anyways—regardless of your current location.
Video messages Beta site is retiring soon
The Windows Live Video messages Beta website will retire on July 21, 2010, users of this beta preview were informed in a recent e-mail.
Windows Update: Resolving error code 8000FFFF
Automatic updates help to keep your Windows up-to-date. However, the update feature does not always work smoothly. At times, searching for updates fails with “error code 8000FFFF.” You can fix this easily.
This Week’s Thoughts: Securing your wireless network
Is a WLAN operator legally responsible for strangers connecting to his network and getting criminal? The Federal Court of Germany will decide on 12 May. Though, everybody should operate a secured wireless network — for your own interest and regardless of the court’s judgment.
How-to: Hide shortcut arrows
Windows adds a small rounded arrow to shortcuts, so they look different from normal files. You can hide them with this trick.