Host File Location (Vista)

1) Browse to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories 2) Right click “Notepad” and select “Run as administrator” 3) Click “Continue” on the UAC prompt 4) Click File -> Open 5) Browse to “C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc” 6) Change the file filter drop down box from “Text Documents (*.txt)” to “All Files (*.*)” 7) Select “hosts” and click … Read more

How to Remove Hard-Coded Home Tab (I had 2 HOME tabs after static page started)

After creating a static page called “Home,” I ended up with 2 tabs with the same name because one is hard coded into the header.php file.  Each theme may be slightly different, but for mine I went to APPEARANCE, then EDITOR while logged into WordPress as Admin. On the right side I clicked header.php and … Read more

Change Windows XP Explorer Default Folder

Click on Start button, then go to All Programs, and finally Accessories. If you’re using Windows Explorer shortcut at another location, such as Quick Launch bar or Desktop, skip this step. Right-click on Windows Explorer (or its shortcut) and then click Properties. In Windows Explorer Properties, click on Shortcut tab if you’re not already there. … Read more

Mozilla Firefox Update Tab Keeps Starting

I had updated Firefox and had this issue.  It was annoying to see the update tab start every time. There are a couple of reasons this may happen. First, check the obvious, did you accidentally make it your homepage (ie where Firefox starts)? This was not the case with me.  In my case the preferences … Read more