How to delete the Thumbs.db file for good?

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Thumbs.db is a hidden system file generated by Windows XP when you view the contents of a folder in Thumbnail or Filmstrip view. Although it’s here to help the users access the previewed files easily, it’s still a very annoying file.

If you’ll follow the next steps, you can delete the file and it won’t come back:

Start -> Control Panel -> Folder Options -> View (tab) -> Under “File and Folders” mark the option “Do no cache thumbnails”.

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How to mask your IP and use country restricted websites

If you want to watch ABC streaming TV episodes even if you don’t live in the US or see the Football Worldcup in the BBC Sport site, even if you don’t live in the UK - the next few steps will help you mask your IP by changing your default proxy to the correct country.

We always knew it was possible, but not that it’s this simple! This can probably help people who want to use different softwares and services online that are usually restricted to the locals and not only for just viewing the above online TV. This little IP and proxy tweak also makes your surfing much more secure and anonymous.

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Stop procrastinating - use your free time to finish things

LifeHack.org has written a list of 20 things you can do with your free time - most of the things mentiones, are things we usually postpone, as they are not much fun, but when you have a few minutes on your hands - you can easily finish a few, or just start them and come back to it, on your next free hour.

Create your to-do lists offline

We all tried the numerous online to-do lists, and everyone already have their favorites, but here’s another method for keeping your personal to-do lists.

Just create a folder named “To-Do” (or whatever) on your desktop and add notepad text files to it with the relevant tasks. You can also create scheduled reminders for specific files, or just make a mental note to keep coming back to check the folder. The text files can include more information, due dates, phone numbers and so on.

Yes, it’s not as advanced as some online offers, but it saves a lot of reloading time, creating your lists, categories and widgets. Just a simple *.txt file that does all the work. After trying many many online to-do lists, this method is simly the best we can recommend.

Have infinite number of e-mails with your Gmail account

If you’re using a Gmail account - you have infinite number of e-mail address and you didn’t even know it. Basically, all you need to do is to add a + sign after your username and than another word and you’ll have a new e-mail address that will arrive to your regular Gmail account.

For example, if your Gmail account is something@gmail.com and you’ll enter something+wsj@gmail.com when signing up for WSJ.com, you’ll start receiving e-mails sent to that address.

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