The Stonetable

Rebus I

Matt — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:45:36 +0000

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rebus (rē’bəs)
1. a representation of a word or phrase by pictures, symbols, etc., that suggest that word or phrase or its syllables.

How to export selected mail from Outlook Express

Matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:52:41 +0000

Problem
You want to export a selection of one or more messages from Outlook Express.

Solution
The Outook Express ‘Save as’ feature does not help here because it is not available when you select multiple emails. The ‘Export’ menu item looks promising, but this is specifically for exporting to other MS apps. What does work is to drag and drop the mail from Outlook Express to a folder in Explorer.

How to switch off Windows Messenger pop-ups

Matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:51:36 +0000

Problem
You are receiving annoying pop-up message boxes while online.

Solution
Open My Computer/Manage/Services and Applications/Services/Messenger/Properties and set startup type to disabled. For more information see http://grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

Tab complete in Windows 2000

Matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:50:24 +0000

Problem
You want to use tab completion in an MS-DOS box, just like in a Unix shell.

Solution
It's enabled by default in XP, but in Win2000 you need to set the completion character to '09' (hex for tab) in following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor\CompletionChar = 09
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor\PathCompletionChar = 09

Sticky Alt key

Matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:48:20 +0000

Problem
Sometimes, after logging on, I find that the mouse behaves as if the Alt key is permanently down: when you double-click an icon, the properties page opens instead of the app. The problem seems to be associated with wireless keyboards.

Solution
Hold down both Alt keys (or Alt and Alt Gr) to clear the sticky state.

Ideas for wedding music

Matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:43:48 +0000

Lots of people have been asking me for ideas for wedding music. Here are a few tried and tested favourites...

Handel, The Water Music – Allegro deciso
Handel, Music for the Royal Fireworks, (Various movements are appropriate)
Bach, Jesus joy of man’s desiring
Bach, Sheep may safely graze
Bach, Sinfonia
Vivaldi, Concerto for Two trumpets in C – Allegro
Vivaldi, Four Seasons – Spring
Purcell, Abdelazer – Rondeau
Purcell, Trumpet Tune
Charpentier, Prelude from Te Deum
Clark, Trumpet Voluntary
Satie, Trois Gymnopedies – I
Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite – March of the Toys
Widor, Toccata from Symphony No 5
Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4
Beethoven, Ninth Symphony – Ode to joy
Pachelbel, Canon