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Here are some of the articles I have been going through recently: 16 Open-source Tools Testers Should Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving Thanks to some super intelligent softwares and applications that we can get complex testing processes done in minutes utilizing the amazing functionalities they offer. It is only because of these tools that testers can get their testing process done with ease and rest assured of the working of websites and web applications.... Best air-purifying houseplants, according to NASA Next time you’re cruising Amazon for an air purifier, consider heading to your local nursery instead. .. This new Brooklyn-based company is making some of the best watches you can buy for under $100 This All-In-One System Rescue Toolkit Automatically Repairs Your PC The Lite version dials some of those tools back and makes the scan and repair process automatic, so you can use the toolkit, walk away and grab a bite to eat, and, hopefully, come back to a re...

There is a new Easter Egg found in Windows. Create a folder anywhere on the disk. Name it GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} The folder changes its name and icon to this: Double clicking this new icon will result in giving shortcut access to the configuration and administration utilities in Windows. Easter Eggs-Software Surprises [Amazon]

In Windows Vista, if for whatever reason the drive letter or paths assignment to a disk-drive, CD/DVD drive, USB flash memory disk drive, or external hard disk drive needed to be changed or modified, users can use Disk Management console to manage the volumes and drives on the computer, including changing the drive letter and paths. To change the drive letter or paths in Windows Vista, just follow these simple steps: 1. Right click on Computer and select Manage to open and access Computer Management Console. Navigate to and expand the Storage section, and click on Disk Management to access Disk Management Console. Disk Management Console display the details of all available volumes and disk drives in the computer configuration in the right pane. Right click on the volume or disk drive that you want to change the drive letter, and select 'Change Drive Letter and Paths'. Then click on 'Change' button. Use the drop down list to select the new and your desired drive let...

This tip is for you if you have a Windows Vista based PC/laptop. Enable the Tablet PC option (it is an optional component). Once Tablet PC option is enabled, go to Start Menu and search for note or notes , and you have access to Sticky Notes application! You can find it All Programs >> Accessories >> Tablet PC >> Sticky Notes. This Sticky Notes does not have a very impressive appearance - black font color on yellow background color. Background/foreground color change option is not available. UI is very much non-Vista. However, it allows you to scribble your notes, and record your notes If you search for Tablet , you will find another hidden app - Windows Journal! It has a very book like appearance, and you can add images as well. And you can change the background and font color. And multiple pages. And option to save the Journal entries. When you first run Windows Journal, it gives you option to install Journal Note Print Driver.

If you use Windows Vista OS, this tip may come handy for you as there is a hidden snipper tool available in Vista. All you need is to 'uncover' it. Goto Start -> Control Panel -> Programs Click on "Turn Windows Features on or off" Scroll down to "Table PC Optional Components" and check it if unchecked. Now, hit the start menu and type in " snip " to find and run the snipping tool . You can use Snipping Tool to capture a screen shot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image. Simply use a mouse or tablet pen to capture any of the following types of snips: • Free-form Snip. Draw an irregular line, such as a circle or a triangle, around an object. • Rectangular Snip. Draw a precise line by dragging the cursor around an object to form a rectangle. • Window Snip. Select a window, such as a browser window or dialog box, that you want to capture. • Full-screen Snip. Capture the entire screen when you sele...