| To reduce our annoyance factor,
it helps to change the little things. Following are some
examples.
New Software Pop-Up Window
This procedure stops
the pop-up window that says new software has been installed:
- Select
Start and right-click where your name is displayed
- Select
Properties
- Choose the Customize on the Start
Menu tab
in the Taskbar
- Select the Start Menu Properties box
- Check the
Advanced tab and clear the Highlight
Newly Installed Programs check box
Hide Program Use
A list of your frequently used
programs is tracked and updated automatically by XP. If you
prefer that this not occur, try
this:
- Right-click on an empty area of the
start menu’s
left column
- Select Properties, Start
Menu and Customize
- Choose
the General tab, click Clear
List and set the counter
to zero
Disable Windows Updates
To disable automatic Windows updates, open the System icon
in the Control Panel. Choose the Automatic Updating tab and
select the radio button.
Auto Hide Taskbar
To auto hide the task bar
and start menu, right-click in the taskbar, select Properties
and check the Auto Hide
box.
New Resources for Digital Storytelling
Check
out our updated Web page that offers many resources for
digital storytelling. Log on at www.WesternReservePublicMedia.org/education/digitalstorytelling.htm. |
