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The Future of Computer Displays?

This is pretty cool. Interactive tiles that act as seperate and independent but linkable displays. It just has to be seen. Just click the pic and be amazed. See more images and an mpeg of it *HERE* OR click the picture above.I could spend hours messing with these! 

Tech Head Tip: Stopping Messenger Pop Ups

To remove the ability for anyone in the world to pop up messages on your computer,
you can disable the Messenger service.

(Danversion1 one says,"Windows XP Pro w/SP2 has Messenger service turned off by default.") -Nice.

1. Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
3. Click Administrative Tools
4. Double click Services
5. Scroll down and highlight "Messenger"
6. Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties
7. Click the STOP button
8. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar Click OK

Tech Head Tip: Locking Your Desktop

Suppose you leave your workstation and someone else comes up and decides to use your pc "really quick." So they decide to close the spreadsheet you've been working on for the last two hours just to see if the joke of the day had come into their hotmail inbox yet. Frustrating? Yes. Preventable? Definitely!   Before you leave your workstation,lock them out of the desktop using a quick shortcut. WARNING: Don't do this if you don't know your windows logon password!!! You will be asked for it to get back in!!!

Here's How:

Hold down the Windows key and the L key (WinKey+L) simultaniously.

You can also create a shortcut icon on your desktop using the command: rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
Right-click somewhere on the desktop
Select New | Shortcut and type: rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Clean Your PC

Even our high-tech machines are subject to everyday dirt, dust, and even greasy fingerprints. Any exposed parts can suffer because of dirt; PCs run hotter, monitors grow dimmer, printers jam, keyboards stick, and scanners deliver scratchy images. But what cleaning methods are both effective and safe? What should you apply when the user manual says "nonalkaline cleanser and a lint-free cloth"? Is Windex or Formula 409 okay? Can you use an old T-shirt? A damp paper towel? Here's an overview of how to keep your computer and peripherals clean. Full Story  ( Here's a quick guide on how to clean your pc. Not all cleaners are safe!) - a.g.

Killer PC Mods

I came across some pretty sweet pc mods and man are they nice.Of course there are thousands of mod out there but these are just some of the nicer ones.  Just goes to show what alot of creativity and patience can get you! Check them out Here.

Google to Map San Francisco in 3D

"SiliconValleyWatcher reports that "Google plans to use trucks equipped with lasers and digital photographic equipment to create a realistic 3D online version of San Francisco, and eventually other major US cities. The move would trump Amazon's A9 service, which offers two-dimensional photos of buildings on US city streets."