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Enable remote desktop on Windows 8 core / basic 19 Jul 2013 | 07:59 pm
In traditional andrewblock.net style, I’ve started thinking about how to enable remote desktop listening in Windows 8 “core” — the cheapest version of Windows 8. (This version is technically just call...
Auto connect not working in Microsoft Visio 2013? 17 Jul 2013 | 11:34 pm
Compatibility: Also works in Visio 2007 and Visio 2010. Normally in Visio 2013, when you hover over a shape, little connector indicators appear, which allow you to “auto connect” the shape to a nearby...
My blog isn’t dead 17 Jul 2013 | 11:13 pm
Whoa, it had been almost three months since I posted. Sorry that I fell off the face of the earth…I’ll be writing up some fresh posts in the next few days here. Thanks to all of you who have continued...
How to batch resize photos in Windows using a free program 27 Mar 2013 | 09:44 am
Note: this process applies to Windows-based computers. I am running Windows 8, but it should also work on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. I sell a lot of random things on Craigslist and eBay, and sometimes ...
New tabs vs. same tabs: part deux 27 Mar 2013 | 08:48 am
Should links open in the same tab/window or a new one? Several readers answered that very question here. The post New tabs vs. same tabs: part deux appeared first on Welcome to Andrewblock.net. Rela...
The great debate: should links open in the same tab or a new tab? 22 Jan 2013 | 08:53 pm
I wrote a post on my company's blog about if links should open in the same tab or open in a new tab. My conclusion: links should always open in the same tab, even if they're exit links. If you're curi...
Fix sleep problems with ASUS P8P67 on Windows 8 by updating the BIOS 20 Dec 2012 | 09:11 pm
Synopsis: The combination of Windows 8 and my ASUS P8P67 Pro has caused two weird issues related to sleep mode. The solution is a BIOS update to #3206, which I'll show you how to do below. As a bonus,...
Mobile-related terms: perfection not required; just speak the same language 16 Oct 2012 | 07:01 pm
In the hyper-paced world of digital, it is inevitable that terms will be used interchangeably/incorrectly. This usually occurs for two reasons: Marketers like to use terms that sound impressive or tre...
How to make Windows 8 useful for power users 11 Oct 2012 | 08:35 pm
In my opinion, by default, Windows 8 is not useful for power users. In order to get it working the way I like, I am using three key applications, which all happen to be created by Stardock. They are: ...
The Windows 8 file copy dialog is awesome 22 Sep 2012 | 10:41 am
Of all the copy dialogs from all operating systems ever created, Windows 8's is the best. How cool is the real-time little chart and average speed indicator? Windows 8 just got a "+1" (not the Google+...
