How to unblock websites?

Question:

Here’s a question from Willie, a reader from the Philippines : My workplace block access to different social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo, AIM, Orkut and so forth. So i guess my question to you is how to unblock websites?

Answer:

Thanks for your good question. We are all aware that workplaces block access to social networking websites in order to keep their staff on task. The way to unblock those websites is to use a legitimate free proxy. The question is where to find one that isn’t blocked.I suggest that you look into my post on how to unblock Facebook from school. That same procedure will allow you to unblock all web sites that you mentioned in your list.

How to recover erased files and directories?

Question:
Dan (and many others readers) asks: I just accidentally deleted a few files and directories on my PC. Those are not recoverable from my Windows XP operating system Recycle Bin. Any idea on how to recover erased files?

Answer:
Thanks Dan for your question. I am sure that almost everyone has experienced such an accidental loss of valuable data (either Office files, photos, video etc’). Luckily, an easy-to-use (and free) application, named Recuva, is there to help help us.

It is important that you use Recuva (or any file recovery tool) immediately after you notice the file or directory deletion. The reason for that is simple: when you erase a file or directory , the disk area previously occupied by the deleted stuff is flagged as free and it is therefore ready to accept new data. Therefore, if any new data wasn’t saved to that disk area, you will still be able to recover the file/directories that previously occupied that area.

After you download and install this lightweight application, all you’ll need to do is to scan your PC and easily recover your accidentally erased files or directories.

Recuva runs on Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and 98 and weighs 0.61 MB.

Enjoy!

Download Recuva

How to hide MySpace interests?

Remove MySpace Interests section box off your profile with ease

Question:

Here’s one from Angelique, who asks: I own a brand new MySpace profile and i am trying to remove the Interests box. Can you provide me the CSS codes i need to use in order to hide the MySpace Interests section on my MySpace web page?

Answer:

Hiding your MySpace Interests box is relatively straightforward. Just go ahead and automatically grab the CSS code by clicking the Copy button in the widget below, then paste it into the About Me section of your profile:

<style> .interestsAndDetails span.whitetext12 {display: none;} .interestsAndDetails span.lightbluetext8 {display: none;} .interestsAndDetails table {display: none;} .interestsAndDetails td {display:none;} </style>

If you prefer to implement the code manually , follow these steps that will allow you to remove the MySpace Interests section:

• In your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or other browser web address bar type: http://www.MySpace.com
• Enter your login and password to MySpace.com
• Hit Profile (if your are using the MySpace new control panel) or Edit Profile (if you are using the new control panel)
• Copy the following CSS code and paste it in your About Me section:

  <style>
  
  .interestsAndDetails span.whitetext12
   {display: none;}
  .interestsAndDetails span.lightbluetext8
   {display: none;}
  .interestsAndDetails table{display: none;}
  .interestsAndDetails td {display:none;}
  
  </style>

• Click Preview. If satisfied, click Save all changes

Alternatively, you can use the post the code automatically to your About Me section by clicking on the MySpace button in the widget below:

Got MySpace questions? Send them through my contact form and have them answered!

How to change your default email program?

Question:

I use Internet Explorer as my web browser. When i click on an email link from a website it pops up an Outlook Express window. The thing is that i use Hotmail and not Outlook Express! How can make Hotmail my deafult email?
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How Do I Delete My Xanga Account?

How Do I Delete My Xanga Account?

To delete a Xanga account the easiest route is to follow this link (CLICK HERE), and then follow these three steps:

1. Sign into the account your wish to delete
2. Complete the three-step training quiz
3. Hit “Yes, Shut Down Site” on the final confirmation page

After doing this your site will be down. Keep in mind that once you shut your site down no one, including yourself will be able to see your Xanga site and all information related to it will be removed (including your Xanga blog).

How Do I Delete My Hi5 Account?

How to delete your Hi5 account?

In order to delete a Hi5 account all you need to do is log into the account you wish to delete. Once inside, click on the Account Settings link in the top right hand corner of the page. On this page you will see an option to delete your account located right below the email address field. Simply click this link and follow the directions to have your account deleted. However, you should keep in mind that after completing the deletion process there will be no way to undo the action.

How do I Delete a Bebo Account?

How Do i Delete a Bebo Account?

If you have decided to delete your Bebo account all you need to do is log into the account you wish to delete and follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the Home tab
2. Click on the My Account link in the bar below the tabs
3. On the next screen there will be a text link that says cancel your membership, go ahead and click this
4. Simply click the YES button to confirm the cancellation of your membership

After completing this your account will deleted for good. Which of course means there is no way to undo the action, so before following through please be sure you really do want the information gone forever.

How to delete a Friendster Account?

How to cancel a Friendster Account?

If you want to delete a Friendster account you will simply need to log into the account you wish to delete. After logging in you will need to click on the text link that reads My Settings in the top right hand corner of the page. This will bring you to a page where there will be a text link that says Cancel Account, you will want to go ahead and click this. After clicking you will be brought to another page called the Confirmation Screen to give your final permission to delete the account. Once you give this final confirmation there is no way to reverse it and get your account your account back, so before proceeding make sure you are positive that you no longer want the account.

How to find out your SQL Server version?

Here’s a quick trick the will allow you to easily retrieve information about the Microsoft SQL Server version that you are currently running. This quick how-to was written using SQL Server 2005, but it’s applicable to SQL Server 2000 as well.

1. Login to the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (Query Analyzer in SQL Server 2000)
2. Click New Query
3. Type and Execute the following SQL command:

SELECT SERVERPROPERTY (’productlevel’) as ‘Product Level’, SERVERPROPERTY(’productversion’) as ‘Product Version’, SERVERPROPERTY (’edition’) as ‘SQL Server Edition’

A complete map of SQL Server product Level and Product Versions can be found at the bottom of this page.