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One of the more interesting errors in Windows Vista happens when you try to connect to a shared network printer. Most of the time you’ll receive an “Access is Denied” error when trying to connect even though you can see the printer on the network and everything else is working properly.

Everything else on the network appears to work properly, shared files, internet access, etc. However, you just cannot access the shared printer and print.

The solution is to add the printer ..read more

FireFound Tracks Your Stolen Computer, Nukes Your Personal Data

Firefox: The worst thing about losing your laptop isn’t the cost of replacing your gear; it’s the loss of personal info and saved passwords. Firefox extension FireFound tracks your lost laptop’s location and nukes your personal data in a few clicks.

Once you install the add-on for Firefox or its mobile version Fennec, FireFound uses geolocation to track where you are every time you open your browser, sending that information to a secure ..read more

Taskbar Meters Monitor Your Windows 7 Hardware in the Taskbar

Windows 7 only: If you’re not into Windows desktop gadgets, there is another way to easily monitor your computer’s CPU and RAM: Taskbar Meters puts simple, attractive resource monitors right on your Windows 7 Taskbar.

Taskbar Meters contains two programs that you can pin to your taskbar—one that monitors CPU, one that monitors RAM. Each has a colored bar that shows how much of that resource you are using, complete with color ..read more