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Convert And Transfer Video To Your Ipod Using Nero

Of course you can use Itunes, But using Nero to convert and transfer videos to my ipod is a lot easier and faster than Itunes for me in my own experience.

If you have Nero and Itunes installed on your computer and want to use Nero to convert and transfer video to ipod follow the steps below.

Completely Erase Hard Disk Drive

How to completely erase your hard disk drive

When and why do i have do erase my hard disk drive?

For example if you bought a new computer and plan to sell your old one, Or if you just want to sell your computer. Even if you have deleted your data from this computer, Remember that those files are still there in the hard drive which means that anyone that buys this computer can find it if they are really interested in finding it.

How To Encrypt Your Files In USB drive

You'll probably be wondering why you have to encrypt the file in your USB drive when you are the only one using it and also have it with you where ever you go.

If you have a private or important data on your USB drive, I'll advice you to encrypt it because your USB drive could be misplaced and end up in a wrong hand, In this way a someone can not access your file unless they can guess your passwords or you gave it to them.

Capturing ScreenShot The Easy Way And "Do More" Way

I decided to write about this after someone sent me a message asking how i captured those screen shots in my articles.

There is an easy way to capture a screen shot without installing additional software of program.

And there are also lots of software programs out there that can be used for this.

Download Video From Youtube And Other Sites

Allow me to show you two simple and easy easy methods of downloading video from YouTube and from other websites

I am aware of bunch of programs on the internet that can be used to download video from YouTube, Am not saying there're not good or doesn't work.

I recommend this two methods to anyone.

Using Check Box To Select File On Windows Vista

This could be easier than holding CTRL key and selecting the files or selecting first file and hold down SHIFT key then select last one or holding your left hand mouse then move it to highlight the file(s) you want to select.

Now you can also use check box(es) to select file(s) on Explorer Windows even on desktop.

Free Image Editing Programs

How long have you been looking for a free photo editing software or program that can use to edit your picture?

How long have you been saving money just to get a PhotoShop software or program that worth like $200 to $1000 plus? just to edit your picture.

How long have you been trying to use a fake license key on a photoshop software or program just because you cannot afford it?

Why all the struggling when you can get free ones that can do almost anything you want for you. who says all useful stuff must or should cost money?

Create A Logoff Shortcut On Your Desktop In Vista, Plus Learn How To Create A Shortcut.

This tip is also a way of learning how to create shortcuts. Not only for logoff shortcut. It will be easier if you know the path of the program you are creating shortcut of.

Creating a shortcut to logoff on your desktop is another fast way to logoff on your windows account.

Changing Folder Icon On Vista

If you don't like your folder(s) icon or just bored and want to try something new.

You can download icons online or use one of the icons that came with windows to replace your folders icon.

folder icon

Right click on the folder and select properties then click on customize tab.

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