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Don’t Forget To Clean The Screens

This bridal shower is turning into a lot of work, but it’s also getting me motivated to get the spring cleaning done early. A few days ago I talked about washing windows, I’m still waiting for the snow to melt to do mine but this weekend is supposed to be warm so I’m hoping to get it done. While washing the windows all the screens come down, now is the perfect time to clean those as well. When you are taking the screens down make sure you mark them somehow so you will remember which screen goes to which window. … Continue reading →

Get Those Windows Sparkling

Nothing says spring cleaning like cleaning windows. It’s a big job and that’s why we only do it once a year but it does benefit you and your home. Clean windows make the whole house appear cleaner, they let in more sunlight and are a joy to look through. Also if you leave that grime on your windows they can become permanently etched and hazy. The ideal day to clean your windows is warm but a little overcast, if it’s too sunny your windows will dry to quickly and this can lead to streaking. Make sure you have everything you … Continue reading →

Windows, Windows, Shining Bright

Oh, it’s muddy out there. It’s been raining a lot lately. Fall and winter are an unpleasant time for our windows. However, as soon as it starts to get sunny and mild, that’s even less pleasant, since the sun shines through the grime and highlights it for all to see. If you’re looking out some dirty windows and are tempted to just close the curtains and be done with it, wait! What’s a good and nontoxic way to clean windows? Vinegar and water, of course. Here are a few window washing tips. When you wash your windows, wash the windowsills … Continue reading →

Missing Kids Now on A Screensaver

Finding missing kids depends a lot on getting the word out. In fact, one in six children are recovered as a result of people like you and I seeing their picture, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). With more than 4,000 children currently reported missing, that is a huge number of children being found. We’ve all seen the photos of children on milk cartons and on flyers in the post office or grocery stores. Now, the Center is hoping to make even more of an impact with the launch of a new screensaver that will … Continue reading →

Frugal Spring Cleaning: Washing Windows

Want to make your house sparkle inside and out? Spring cleaning doesn’t require expensive products. with the following advice, you can wash your windows the frugal way! Our new home is in some serious need of spring cleaning. As my sister-in-law said, there was probably about 20 years worth of dirt layered on everything from the previous owners. One thing that made a big difference right away was cleaning the windows. It was amazing how much light started streaming in and how much better the view was. We have great views of our wooded property, so it was a shame … Continue reading →

More Window Cleaning Tips

Cleaning windows is a part of life and doing it effectively will bring a shine to your whole house, inside and out. Pick the right day to do it (not too hot, not too cold, no blizzard or rainstorm) and go to it armed with the following tips. Read on, if you dare. Frost-Free Windows Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to a homemade cleaner made from ¼ cup ammonia and ¼ cup vinegar mixed into a bucket half-filled with warm water. Apply to surface and this will prevent frost from forming on the inside of your windows. A solution … Continue reading →

Screenshot software

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If you want a little more functionality with your screen captures, you may want to think about investing in a professional screen capture utility. Most software packages can be purchased for $30-$50 and are easily downloaded via the Internet. You can capture as well as edit screenshots with most packages that you can buy. If you are wondering what screenshots are all about, check out an introduction to screenshots. You can read about basic screen capturing that doesn’t require any special software (expect and operating system). Writer’s UA reviewed a number of screenshot utilities back in December 2005. Check out … Continue reading →

Creating screenshots without any special software

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Screenshots are digital pictures that you take of your computer screen. You don’t need a digital camera or any special equipment to do so. You can use special software, but it’s not required. Earlier, I introduced screenshots and some of their uses. Now, I want to give a quick guide to capturing screenshots and then later today introduce some of the more popular screenshot capture utilities. Capturing screenshots without any special software Both Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP, as well as Mac OS X can capture screen images. Microsoft Windows The Print Screen key (sometimes Prnt Scrn) will capture the … Continue reading →

Screenshots – Capture pictures of your computer screen

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Screenshots are very useful and easy to create. Today, I want to introduce screenshots, answering a few questions I have received from readers about them. What is a screenshot? Quite simply, it is a picture of all or part of what is being displayed on your computer monitor. Screenshots are also sometimes called screen captures or screen dumps. While most people tend to use the terms synonymously, others use each term to distinguish the type of screenshot being taken. For example, some will only use the term screen capture to describe capturing video of your screen over time. For general … Continue reading →

Shortcut for Windows Hibernate

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Putting your computer in Hibernate mode is a good way to save energy and keep the time it takes to boot up your computer to a minimum. A few weeks ago we discussed what the hibernate mode is and what it can do for your computer. You can find the article here. If you follow the steps for hibernation as laid out in the article, you’ll find that you have to perform a few mouse moves and clicks to put your computer in hibernate mode (or just to turn the computer off). Using the mouse moves and clicks needed to … Continue reading →