Edit ID3 Tags in Linux and Windows With EasyTAG A great way to organize your MP3s Previously, we talked about ripping and encoding CDs; here, we’ll cover how to make sure those files are properly tagged. We’ll do this using a program calledEasyTAG. First, though, what exactly is tagging? ID3 tags are little bits of text stored inside the MP3 file itself. These tags are what make it possible for a music player or portable device to show you the artist, album, song title, and even cover art....

Run Old DOS Games and Programs in Windows XP, Vista, 7/8/10 Because some old habits die hard Many improvements have come with the most recent versions of Windows. Unfortunately, along with these improvements, support for running certain DOS programs has been lost. For those who are attached to their old DOS software, there is hope. You can still run your favorite DOS programs using an open source DOS emulator called DOSBox....

Create Keyboard Shortcut to Access Safely Remove Hardware Dialog It’s a bit of work but will save you time in the long run If you use USB devices, such as USB thumb drives or external USB hard drives a lot, you are most likely very familiar with using theSafely Remove Hardwareicon in the system tray. You must click this icon to bring up a menu allowing you to eject external USB devices....

Editing Partitions with KDE Partition Manager The perfect choice for KDE desktop users Every time you install Linux, you’re given the option to partition your hard drive. This is necessary because – in most cases – Linux needs its own partition to operate. Partitioning a hard drive is basically slicing the hard drive into separate, discreet sections, each of which is viewed by the computer as an individual hard drive. Partitioning allows Windows to say “this is my disk,” and Linux to say “this is my disk” and since each operating system needs its own file system, problem solved....

Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver/Lock Screen in Windows For corporate environments or control freaks All users of Windows 7/8/10 have the ability to change the look and feel of their computing experience. This includes cosmetic changes such as the screen saver and lock screen in Windows 10. However, many administrators deny users access to some customization features to create a uniform environment in a work setting. Learn how to prevent users from changing the screen saver in Windows 7/8/10....