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Parental controls can help limit how much time kids spend on the computer. Here are some tips for setting up parental controls: Install a parental control software on your computer. There are many different programs available, and each has its own set of features and advantages. Some of the more popular programs include NetNanny, CyberPatrol, and PCMatic Parental Control. Set up time limits for different activities on the computer. You can set a time limit for how long kids can be online, for how long they can use the internet browser, or for how long they can play specific games or videos....

If you’re using Ubuntu Linux 10.04 or later, you may be familiar with the Windows key—or the “Start” key, to be more specific. This key can be used to access the “Start” menu, which is a convenient way to access your most commonly used applications and files. To use the Windows key on Ubuntu Linux, first press it down until it becomes highlighted. Then press the left arrow key to move up one level in the menu and press Enter to open it....

Windows applications are one of the most popular and essential parts of your computer. They can be used for a variety of tasks, from browsing the web to managing your finances. However, sometimes it can be difficult to launch them quickly. This is because Windows doesn’t always give you the option to launch applications from the Start Menu. You have to use the Run command or type a command into the address bar and hit Enter....

Firefox users have long been able to customize their tabs with different colors, but there’s now a new way to make your tabs stand out even more. With the new “Highlight Tab” feature, you can make your tabs brighter and more visible on the Firefox toolbar. To use this feature, first open Firefox and click on the three lines in the top right corner of the window. From here, you’ll be able to access your bookmarks, history, and other settings....

Moo0 System Monitor is a great tool for monitoring your computer. It is easy to use and can help you keep an eye on your computer performance, system resources, and more. Moo0 System Monitor is a great choice for anyone looking to keep their computer running smoothly. During the Installation The install process is straightforward and easy to sort through. One point of interest during the install process is the option to have Moo0 System Monitor start with your computer each time as shown below....

Windows 10 includes a new feature called “VHD Files.” This article will show you how to mount and unmount a VHD file in Windows Explorer. .. Simply add our Mount VHD and Unmount VHD scripts to your Send To menu. Now whenever you right click on a VHD file, go to the Send To > Mount VHD command. Note: This action will require administrator rights, you may receive a UAC elevated permission prompt....

Firefox is a great browser and one of the most popular ones on the market. However, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the add-ons that are installed on your Firefox browser. This can be a problem if you want to use add-ons for specific tasks or if you want to keep track of which add-ons are installed on your computer at all times. One way to keep track of all of the add-ons that are installed on your Firefox browser is to move them to the sidebar....

If you’re like most people, you use your email account on a daily basis. You check your messages in Gmail, Outlook, or another email client, and then archive or delete them as needed. But what if you could keep all your messages in one place? What if you could access them from any computer? Gmail IMAP support is now available for Windows Vista Mail. This feature lets you keep all your messages in Gmail, regardless of which email client you’re using....

Writing is a process, not an event. It’s something you do every day, whether you realize it or not. You don’t need to be perfect to be a good writer. In fact, sometimes the rougher your writing is, the more authentic it will feel. Editing is key. No matter how good your first draft may be, there’s always room for improvement. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your writing style and voice....

The world has been waiting for this day for centuries. Today, scientists have announced that they have found the answer to the universe’s biggest question: what happened after the big bang? The answer, according to scientists, is that there was a second big bang. This means that everything we know about the universe is just a tiny slice of what’s out there. And it also means that there are an infinite number of universes out there, each with its own version of us....

XP is a great operating system, but it can be a little difficult to keep track of your account information. You might want to consider using an XP-specific utility to help you do this. One such utility is the XP Logon Assistant. This program will automatically log you into your XP account and keep track of your settings and activities. You can also use it to manage your accounts and passwords....

Twitter is a popular microblogging and social networking service that allows users to send and receive short messages, known as “tweets.” TwitterMCE is a Windows Media Center add-on that allows users to access their Twitter accounts from within the media center. TwitterMCE is available as a free download from the Microsoft website. After installing the add-on, users need to sign in to their Twitter accounts. Once signed in, they can view their tweets by clicking on the “Tweets” tab on the main screen of TwitterMCE....

Windows Vista has a new set of icons for network connections. The icons are designed to make it easier to identify the type of network connection you have, and to help you troubleshoot problems. The new icons are: A computer with a network connection icon. This icon is used when you have a wired or wireless network connection. A computer without a network connection icon. This icon is used when you don’t have any type of network connection....

If you’re a fan of the National Football League (NFL), then you’re probably using some form of computer to watch Sunday night’s games. If you’re not, then you should be. The NFL is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and its games are always a lot of fun to watch. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just enjoy watching football on TV, there’s no reason not to use a computer to watch NFL Sunday Night Football....

Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you have tech skills that you could use to make money from home? CrossLoop Marketplace is a great way to do just that. CrossLoop Marketplace is a marketplace that connects people who have tech skills with businesses and customers who need those skills. You can find jobs, sell products, or offer services. There are a lot of ways to make money from CrossLoop Marketplace....

If you’re like most people, you use a remote folder to store files that you access from multiple computers. You might use a remote folder to store your work files, your photos, or your music collection. But how do you mount a remote folder so that you can access it using SSH? There are two ways to do this. The first way is to use the sshfs command. This command will create a filesystem on the remote server that can be accessed using SSH....

MP3 files can be played on Ubuntu using the MP3 player application, Totem. To play a MP3 file on Ubuntu, first open the Totem application and select the file you want to play. Then click on the play button. The philosophy behind Ubuntu is that software should be free and accessible to all. Whether MP3 and other file formats are free is unclear in many countries, so Ubuntu does not include software to read these file formats by default....

QuickTime is a program that is used to play videos and audio files. It can be found on the system tray. To remove QuickTime from the system tray, follow these steps: Open System Preferences and select the QuickTime tab. In the QuickTime preferences, select the “Remove QuickTime Icon” option. Click on the “Remove” button to remove QuickTime from the system tray. To remove it, all you have to do is right-click on the icon in the system tray, and choose “Quicktime Preferences” from the menu....

If you’re like most people, you use the default Internet Explorer desktop icon to quickly access your favorite websites. But if you’re using Windows 7, that icon may be missing or have been replaced by a different one. Here’s how to restore the default Internet Explorer desktop icon in Windows 7. .. Microsoft removed this feature to comply with all those murky legal battles they’ve had, and their alternate suggestion is to create a standard shortcut to iexplore....

If you’re a music lover, then you know that ripping CDs is a great way to get all of your favorite tunes onto your computer. But if you’re not familiar with the Linux audio ripping software Sound Juicer, now is the time to learn about it. Sound Juicer is a powerful and easy-to-use Linux audio ripping software that can rip CDs and DVDs in minutes. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to rip music from digital files, whether they’re CD-R or DVD-R discs....