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| Tip of the Week: Make "My Computer" open in Explore mode |
Here is a tip for those old timers that have always preferred the Windows Explorer view for navigating their system: Open "My Computer" and click on the Tools menu, then on File Options. Click on the File Types tab, then highlight the "(NONE) Folders" option and then on the Advanced button. In the "Actions" box, highlight "Explore" then click on the "Set Default" button. Close the window and re-open My Computer for the new Explore view!
| Headwhack of the Week: Dear Windows Security Center: STOP BOTHERING ME! |
The Windows Security Center was added a while back to help keep us secure in various areas; anti-virus, firewall and automatic updates. Whenever the Security Center sees a potential problem, it pops up in the Systray (bottom right, next to the