What is a User Agent string, also known as your Browser string? Well it's basically your computer's information as far as what software you are running. It just gives the basics as to which OS (operating system) you are running, your basic security (if you have any) and which internet browser you are using. It also may tell if some other applications are installed, like the Microsoft.NET framework and the version you have installed.

When you format a drive, you have 2 options, "quick" format and "full" format. (Not including the type of file system to choose, such as FAT32, NTFS and so on).

So what's the differene between the two?

They are identical with the exception of one thing, a Full format also checks your hard disk (or usb disk, etc.) for any errors. Essentially the same as doing a check disk (chkdsk). The reason a full format takes so long is due largely in part to the amount of time the disk checking takes.

Oh this is a sweet little trick. One change of the URL and you can download any youtube video and no software is needed.

i was invited to join in on festivities on a Irc. i have no idea what an Irc is but they gave me an url. i clicked on the url and it asked me to launch an application. what application do i need or do you recommend? what is an Irc? i really just wanted to check it out to see what a Irc was.

I'm fairly new to computers but im getting there slowly, i keep hearing about RSS feed, what does it mean and what the heck does it do? i hope i posted this in the right place

Does anyone know how to bridge a connection on Windows 7? its for how to use your lap top with directv so i can use on demand.. they sell a wirless for the directv.. but its 80 bucks.. why spend that when my mini can do the same?

Last night I was trying to pin my GodMode to my taskbar (Windows 7) when I discovered I couldn't, it simply would not stick. Windows 7 is awesome but its fun to tweek it. Needless to say I needed my Quick Launch on it. Well Quick Launch is still on Windows you just have to know how to get it. Here is a normal Windows 7 task bar:

I have a problem in Windows 7 where I can't get my windows to go on top of the taskbar. If I maximize a window, the top of the window sits under the bottom of the taskbar. I like it the old way where you can maximize over the taskbar so I can get just that little bit of extra room. Some windows when starting a program even get "stuck" under it so I cant grab the titlebar and move the window. I have to change the cursor to the resize cursor on the side or bottom and resize it a bit, which snaps it below the taskbar, but that doesnt always work.

I've heard of Firefox in the past and in julie's post and she mentioned it. I've also noticed that some have badges that say "I use Firefox". Sorry if I sound really stupid asking this.

Jon

Can anyone help me? I acquired an old PC and it has a power on password. Is there a way I can bypass this without removing the battery?

Roni