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TKS 118 Topics:

• Lock your desktop computer from unauthorized access:  The easiest way to lock your computer when leaving it at your desk is to simply press {Windows Key] + [L]
• Remote Desktop:   Download Complete Guide to Configuring and Using Windows Remote Desktop Services for Small Businesses.
• Remote Printing:  This works basically the same as the setup for Remote Desktop above, but use port 9100 instead.  Someday, I will write a guide for this.
• Littlefox Theme:  Download the theme here.
• Card Counting with the iPhone:  News article here;For the brave of heart, here is the link to the iTunes download ($2.99)
• Let Me Google That For You:  Snarky way to help your friends help themselves.
• Virtual Borderwatch:  Thanks to Joe for the link.

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Tip of the Day

Notice the Language Bar on the Task Bar next to the System Tray?  Ever use it?  Me neither.  Want to get rid of it?  Go to Control Panel -> Regional and Language Options (Click on Classic View on the right if you do not see this icon) -> Languages tab -> Details -> Language Bar.  Unselect "Show the Language Bar on the Desktop".  Click Ok, then exit out.  Presto!  Gone.

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Thanks for listening!  Visit the show website for great downloads and other information.

I've added a couple of new links on the downloads page:

• StartupRun - Easier to use and more informative than using Microsoft's built-in startup manager, msconfig. Use this application to speed up not only your Windows boot time, but also the overall performance of the PC by turning off unnecessary programs that rob your computer of memory.
• Notepad++ - A great notepad replacement. Designed for programmers, useful for just about anyone that needs a text editor.

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