If you're viewing a large (file-size) PDF in Firefox, you might occasionally get an error message saying "The file is damaged and could not be repaired." However, if you try to open the PDF in Internet Explorer or save the file to the desktop and open it in Adobe Reader it works just fine. This fact causes you to doubt the validity of the message you're receiving in Firefox, as … [Read more...]
Ask 404TS: How do I find out a Windows 7 Password and other passwords?
An interesting question has come up in the 404 Tech Support forums that I have answered to the best of my abilities. It expands on several topics that I've discussed before such as using Kon-Boot to get logged into the machine (or other means), viewing saved passwords in browsers, and circumventing some security measures by using the target hard drive as a secondary hard drive … [Read more...]
Simple Tip: How to Take a Screenshot
Screenshots are just images of what is displaying on your monitor. These images can be very helpful for capturing error messages or other things on your computer you'd like to record. No special screenshot taking programs are required despite what many will try to convince you of. It's a function built into Windows. There are two ways to take a screenshot. One will take a … [Read more...]
Doing More With Less: Links and Shortcuts
In this economy, everybody is trying to get more for less, but should you be concerned about conserving clicks? No, don't be silly. Regardless of that, here are some services that might come in handy for other reasons: you can create a shortcut that will open multiple programs or generate URLs that will link to multiple websites with a single click. Lacuna Launcher Lacuna … [Read more...]
Interacting with Text Messaging Systems
Perhaps you haven't noticed the same trend that I have, but it seems a lot of radio stations are switching to text messaging instead of calling. Instead of saying "Be caller number 9 to win...", it is now "Text us and be the 94th texter to win." They are also offering different services like "We'll send you a text message with half-time updates for [your local football team]" … [Read more...]