How to backup Gmail
My dear old Dad had a good question that pops up from time to time: How do I back up Google Gmail messages? While backing up your Gmail account email isn’t neccisarily intuitive, it is quite simple to accomplish.
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How to find Windows Product Key on Windows XP CD
Just got this email tip on how to locate the product key from your Windows XP CD. Haven’t tried it myself, but if some of you are looking for your XP product key – here’s a good place to search:
How To Restart a Frozen or Locked iPod
Occasionally an iPod may freeze or fail to respond to your commands. This can happen for a number of reasons and does not necessarily indicate a serious problem. Sometimes an iPod needs a restart much like the way your computer needs a reset once in a while. Restarting the iPod is a simple procedure that …
How to reset Airport Express Base Station
If you own an Apple AirPort Express station, here’s a guide on how to restart and reset your base station & configuration:
HOW TO: Disable OS X Dashboard
I rarely use Dashboard in OS X, so I hunted around to find out how to turn the Dashboard off in OSX: To turn Dashboard off:# defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean YES To turn Dashboard on:# defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean NO You have to restart the Dock after making either change for it to …