How to Hide a User Account from the Welcome Screen in Windows

Windows operating systems like Windows 7, XP, and Vista are capable of creating multiple user accounts on one computer or machine. Aside from the administrator (usually the computer owner), other users can be named so they won’t have to log in to the computer as guests.  When more than one user accounts have been created on the PC, the Welcome Screen will be displayed,...

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Most Useful Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

Working with a new operating system like Windows 7 can be challenging at times, but can be very rewarding once you've become comfortable with the navigation and controls. Here are a few of Windows 7 keyboard shortcut to help you perform efficiently with your tasks. Activate Preview Pane:Pressing on Alt + P when inside a directory (My Computer, Libraries, etc) will...

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How To Recover Firefox Bookmarks From Another Hard Drive in Win XP

Most of us just can't help browsing the web and dragging sites to our bookmarks list. But what if, say one day, your laptop stops working and the best you can do to save your files is connect your laptop hard drive to another computer. Will you be able to salvage your bookmarks too? Yes, here is what you can do. As soon as you connect your laptop hard drive to another machine...

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The World’s Most Expensive Egg

Gladly, this is not something you can cook and eat – something this expensive is better off displayed and admired by many. Faberge eggs are considered the world's most costly and luxurious eggs. It was the Easter of 1885, and Russia was having the most wonderful festivity of the Orthodox faith. In this same year, Czar Alexander III and Czarina Maria Fedorovna will be...

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The World’s Longest Lizard

The longest known lizard is Varanus salvadorii.  It is a monitor lizard that can be found in Papua New Guinea. With this given, Varanus salvadorii is known to exhibit the same behavior of rising up on its hind legs to check its surroundings. Similar to other monitors, V. salvadorii possesses an impressive anatomical attribute that facilitates easier breathing when running....

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Why Do Certain Animals Glow?

 By the time it gets dark, or say, deep under the ocean where there is no sunlight, certain animals glow naturally. This ability to naturally glow in the dark is defined as bioluminescence. This happens when a creature capable of producing and emitting light as a result of a chemical reaction converts chemical energy to light energy.  Bioluminescence can occur...

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Fun Ways to Open a Pickle Jar

I’m a real fan of pickles, but opening a pickle jar has given me nothing but frustration. Recently, I’ve been surfing the net for tried and tested methods for opening glass jars and lids, and here are the ones that enjoy the top positions in user rankings: You can easily open a pickle jar by running the top of the lid under hot water for a minute or so. As to avoid burning...

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Puzzle Pieces: What is My Purpose in Life?

In this life, we often feel like we are part of something big.. something important. And so, we are taught to feel and act as if everything we do is a part of this great thing. This great plan. Sometimes, we would ask ourselves if we're still on track; to balance our heart, to inform our mind that we haven't lost our way. Because no matter how we think that life is a plan and our future has been mapped, there's still a part of us that notices that something is wrong, that something just doesn't feel right. If there is a part of our mind that notices...

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Happiness Is Peace

What makes a life worth living?What makes a person endure it all?What propels us to believe regardless of all the lies? Every day, we mingle with other peopleEvery day, we try to be a part of a wholeEvery day, we live a life full of trials … and still try hard to make it worthwhileEvery day… we try to be happy But what defines happiness?Is it abundance in food? Or living a healthy life?Being with the people we love the most and love us back? Perhaps…that is happinessAfter all, man was created to be a part of somethingAnd that something sure is...

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Enjoyable Summer Activities for Toddlers

(image info: Seth having fun) Many parents find it hard to plan nice and enjoyable summer activities for their children. Now that school is out, this is basically the best time to engage in recreational activities and promote quality time within members of the family.  Now, you must be thinking, “What could be perfect activity for my kids?”  One thing’s for...

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The Building Blocks of Learning

Today, we will discuss the key areas of childhood development. What are the most important aspects of our kid's growth? It may seem fast, but it’s really happening. Our kids are growing, and as they move towards the next stage of development they undergo dramatic transformations in every aspect of maturity. During this phase, adequate nutrition, environment exposure, and personal...

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The Best Online Learning Program for Kids!

Prepare your child for BIG KID SCHOOL. Help him get ahead of others with Nick Jr. Boost. My 3 year-old son Seth spends most of his time playing Nick Jr. games in his computer. I'm referring to the old Dora games that you can install individually. These are just mini games that teaches my son how to distinguish one color from the other, count from 1 to 10, speak basic Spanish,...

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Doing a Pregnancy Test: It All Begins With A Positive Outcome

The moment you notice a delay in your monthly period, given that you recently had a romantic (you know what I mean) night with your boyfriend or husband, you might want to do a pregnancy test.  For this, you will need a test kit that you can buy at a drugstore or convenient store, which is very affordable. The procedure involves placing drops of your urine into the sample...

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Understanding Your Toddler - Part 1

This is the first part of a 3-article discussion on toddler development. As a parent, it's a wonderful habit to listen to our toddlers and understand their thoughts and emotions. Toddler years are probably one of the most crucial stages of a child's development, thus understanding what your child needs will help him become more expressive and confident throughout the toddler...

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Your Child's Tooth Eruption: All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth!

My youngest son Liam has turned 1 year old, and he still doesn't have his two front teeth. Actually, I remember seeing him toothless during his 6-month phase and I was so worried because that was the perfect time to start him on solid food and being toothless made him choke on mashed food, leading to further frustration on his part. At first I thought, "Is something wrong...

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Guide to Toddler Milestones

Becoming a toddler is one of the biggest changes your child will undergo after his first year. Big advancements will come his way and so, you should be on the lookout for your child's milestones. Now, as a parent, you need to understand that these milestones do not follow a specific timeline in which they will appear. Toddlers develop differently and depending on your child,...

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