As you may have figured out, the Windows Vista boot screen is a little pointless. And why Microsoft decided to hide a more visually appealing boot screen is beyond me, but luckily, it can easily be enabled with very little trouble. So, if you're not happy with your Vista boot screen, check this one out instead!

Here's what the default boot screen looks like:

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And here's the hidden one, called Aurora:

All you have to do to change them up is type "msconfig" into the Start menu search box. Then hit Enter.

Click the Boot tab and then checkmark the No GUI Boot box.

Hit OK and restart your computer. You should then see the new boot screen immediately. How do you like it now?!

Quite often, I receive e-mails requesting complete lists for keyboard shortcuts.

Unfortunately, I never really have one. Most of the lists I put in the newsletter are ones I compile from a variety of references.

And, to be quite honest, I wasn't too worried about a "whole" list, because most people I've worked with have difficulty learning that much material all at one time.

But, I've stumbled upon a way to get MS Word to make a full list, so for those of you who really want the "complete" list of keyboard shortcuts, this one is for you!

In all versions of Word, you'll need to begin with an open blank document.

For those of you with older versions of Word, you need to go to the Tools menu, Macro submenu, Macro choice (or Alt + F8).

If you're running Word 2007, you need to click the Macro button on the Developer ribbon. (If you don't see the Developer ribbon, go to the Office button, Word Options button and in the Popular section, check the "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon" and click OK).

No matter which version you're running, we're all looking to choose Word commands under the "Macros in:" field in the Macros dialogue box.

From the list that appears in the Macro name: field, you need to select ListCommands.

Next, cialis sale click Run.

When the List Commands window opens, choose either "Current menu or keyboard settings" or "All Word commands." (I've made both of these lists. The "All Word commands" choice produced a much longer list that contained all the commands, even if there wasn't a keyboard shortcut to list. A good portion of the 42 pages had no shortcuts for me to use. As a result, I whole heartedly recommend you choose the first option).

When you've made your choice, click OK.

You will be returned to your document and Word will create a table of your shortcuts.

The first column is the command name.

The second column (titled "Modifiers") is the combination of Alt, Ctrl and Shift that you will need to use with the key listed in the third column.

The last column is the menu where the command can be located in Word.

That's it!

You can save and/or print the document as a reference tool.

One last thought: for those of you who may be overwhelmed by such a long list, never fear. I'm positive you'll still find smaller, more manageable lists included in this newsletter from time to time!

Q:
I just set up a wireless network in my home and while I love it, I'm still a little concerned about others being able to use cialis reviews my signal or even hack into my computer. I was told that hiding my SSID will take care of the problem, but I'm not sold on that idea. I'm not even sure what an SSID is or how to hide it. Can you please help me? Thanks!

A:
First of all, I want to welcome you to the world of wireless! I've been using a wireless connection in my home for a few years now and I absolutely love it. I'm sure you will too! And it's very impressive that you're already concerned about your safety when it comes to using your wireless network. A lot of people don't start worrying about that until it's too late, so it's great that you're already so far ahead of the game. I think your question will help a lot of other readers out there who are using wireless networks as well. I just love that!

As we all know, when you use a wireless router, there's always a chance that other computers will be able to pick up your signal and use it, without you ever knowing a thing about it. Even more than that, there's always the risk of your computer being hacked into as well. So, what can you do to keep yourself safe when using your wireless connection? Well, the person who asked today's question mentioned hiding their SSID and while that helps, it's not always the best solution. Let's take a look at our options!

To begin, wireless routers are set up to send out a beacon called the Service Set IDentifier (SSID), which is what helps your wireless devices (laptop, etc.) connect to the Internet. The main purpose of the SSID is to broadcast wireless signals and invite available devices within range to connect to them. Now, if a device doesn't know a network's SSID, it will not be able to connect. So, if you change your SSID settings, only the people who know the SSID will be able to connect to your wireless network. That can help keep some of the "outsiders" away.

Now, while hiding your SSID keeps casual users at bay, you could still have trouble with hackers. Unfortunately, a hacker who is determined enough to get into your network will find a way. If they have the right kind of software, they will be able to easily gain access to your computer. Plus, changing your SSID can result in a slower performance and it could take you longer to connect to the Internet. Who wants that?! Luckily, there are a few other things you can do to keep your wireless network as secure as possible. Let's check them out!

For starters, you can change your router's login and password to be different from the default settings. If you're still using the login and password that came with your router, anyone could connect to it, change your settings and even lock you out. You should also change your SSID to something a little more unique. Most routers come with a name of "default," which is very easy for hackers to figure out. You should change it to something a little more meaningful to yourself. Lastly, you should turn on your encryption. If you do that, your router will not give access to any wireless devices unless they can provide the password you specify. It will also encrypt any communication between your computer and your router so that no one will be able to see what goes on. Note: If your router supports WPA encryption, you should use that over WEP, which is an older version.

Doing the three things I discussed above are your best bets for secure wireless networking, but if you still want to hide your SSID, you can do so by following the directions in your user manual. Every router is different, so your manual should give you detailed directions on how to get the job done. If that doesn't work, you can always contact your ISP for help as well. Either way, it's very important to keep your wireless network as safe as possible. Hopefully one of the above suggestions is just what you've been looking for. Test them out today!