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How to Create A New Access Database
This article is the first in a series of articles that demonstrates the basics of using databases in Access. I will also create a...
How to Convert RAW Files to JPEG’s Using Picasa
One of Picasa's newest features (introduced in version 2 and expanded in 3) is the ability to view RAW pictures and convert these images...
How to Geotag Your Pictures Using Picasa
One of the neatest features Picasa sports is the ability to Geotag your pictures using Google Earth. When you geotag a picture you are...
How to Select Multiple Files Using Checkboxes in Vista
If you are into checkboxes then this is the guide for you. Among the many ways that you can select multiple files in Windows...
4 Things to Know Before Installing Drupal 6
I've been using Drupal for close 3 years now and my relationship with this amazing Content Management System is one of love and hate....
How to Add Background Images to Your Email Messages
If you've ever wanted to add a picture to the background of an email message, you'll quickly find that locating that option is not...
How to Control Which Folders Picasa Scans Automatically
Based on my personal experience with Picasa and the feedback I have received from visitors, Picasa's initial auto scan of ALL pictures located in...
How to Speed Up Internet Browsing With Windows Vista
Every time you type www.GilsMethod.com Windows sends a request to your internet provider's nameserver, these servers then respond with an address like 109.239.146.34 (which...
How to Determine the Number of Pictures Your Camera Has Taken
The wear and tear on your vehicle can be determined (most of the time) based on the number of miles driven. Believe it or...
How to Change the Standby Button to Shutdown in Vista’s Start Menu
The first thing I noticed when I used Vista was the fact that the Shut down button was not a Shut down button (as...
How to Create Movie Presentations and Slideshows in Picasa
One of Picasa's newest features is the ability to create a Movie Presentation from a selection of videos and pictures. The feature allows you...
How to Optimize Vista’s Virtual Memory and Improve Performance
One of the problems with Vista's default Virtual Settings is that the swap file size is variable meaning, that it grows and shrink with...
How to Save Windows Vista Searches
With the introduction of Vista close to 2 years ago, my favorite feature to this day is the built-in search function and the ability...