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It's not all that hard. Just create a new shortcut with the following location: %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{3080F90D-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257} and the pin it to the taskbar. (I generally use WIN+M on the keyboard so I've not missed it myself.) Read all the details @ Download3k.com (including more...

As part of a community-based project, out of Bellevue West High School, I decided to tackle an issue that is important to me. Working in an IT field, I found that Internet privacy is an issue that plagues the community. In an attempt to raise awareness for this, I decided to reach out to multiple organizations, including Do Space, to assist. I’m leaving small cards with basic Internet privacy...

Want to learn things about your copy of Firefox from how often it has crashed to how many hours you've spent using it? Just enter about:healthreport into the address...

I have been at Do Space for close to two years now so I figured it was about time to use the laser cutter rotary tool. The rotary tool is a conical-shaped accessory that goes inside the laser cutter in place of the bed. It allows the user to etch, engrave and mark on a cylindrical surface. Since stemless wine glasses are all the rage I thought it would be fun to try the tool out for holiday...

With the Kano Pixel Kit and a coding tutorial, we were able to hack this jack-o-lantern and give it some high tech spookiness. The Kano Pixel Kit is a light board that you assemble yourself. It comes with a few games and a couple of pre-installed programs, but where the Pixel really shines is the depth and flexibility of its programming app.  The Kano App uses block style JavaScript, similar...

Looking for that perfect Halloween-themed selfie? Check out the Walking Dead Dead Yourself app. It's available for both iOS and Android. Transform yourself into a realistic zombie from The Walking Dead with the official free app from AMC. Simply take or import a photo of yourself and edit your photo using the incredibly realistic zombie eyes, mouths, and props from The Walking Dead; then...

Wikipedia is a spectacular resource as long as you keep in mind things like sources and biases. Personally I use it at least weekly. But did you know that you can actually download a complete copy of the English language version for offline use? Just head on over to the Wikipedia:Database download page and follow the instructions. What you do with it once you have it, well, that's up to...

We've got some amazing members who can work wonders with out laser cutter. The one thing that I have learned from each and every one of them is that it take time, patience, and a lot of experimenting to master that machine. However, there are a lot of basic tips floating around online that can help you improve your results in just a short amount of time. One of the best articles I've found in on...

We're currently in the process of upgrading all of our copies of SketchUp to the new 2017 Pro version. So, since SketchUp is fresh in the minds of our Community Technologists, I thought I'd share the YouTube account titled SketchUp Essentials. This channel is dedicated to bringing valuable SketchUp lessons and tutorials to help people have fun with 3D modeling! I started using SketchUp a few...

This is an interesting article on password trends. Read the full article behind this infographic @ BetaNews.com. Header image: Wikimedia...