Desktop environments are a vital part of any computer user’s experience. They provide a clean and organized interface that makes it easy to work on your projects. Here are three tips to help you get the most out of your desktop environment:

  1. Choose the right desktop environment for your needs. Desktop environments come in different shapes and sizes, so it’s important to find one that will fit your needs and preferences. If you’re looking for a traditional Windows desktop environment, such as Windows 7 or 8, then you should look for an option with a lot of features and options. If you’re more interested in using Linux or MacOS systems, then there are many options available that will work with those platforms as well.
  2. Use the right tools for the job. Desktop environments come with various tools pre-installed, so it’s important to use the right ones for what you need to do. For example, if you want to create a new project or edit an existing one, then you’ll need a graphics editor such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. If you want to view files online or print documents, then you’ll need an email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird. There are plenty of other tools available that can be used depending on your needs and preferences.
  3. Get familiar with the interface and settings. Once you’ve chosen the right desktop environment and tools, it’s important to get familiar with its settings so that everything is working correctly from the start! This can be done by reading through the documentation provided by the desktop environment or by using one of its support forums (if there is one available). By following these tips, you should be able to have a great desktop experience without any trouble!

Automatically Adjust the Media Volume for Headphone Use on Android Devices

Javier writes in with the following tip to save you from blasting your ears whenever you switch to headphones:

Nice find Javier; we’re big fans of simple applications that solve nagging problems. This one looks like it nails the speaker/headphone differential problem. Thanks for writing in!

Use Your Computers SD Card Slot for Windows ReadyBoost

Tony writes in with the following tip about getting more mileage out of an under-utilized SD card slot:

The SD slot on a laptop practically begs for this. For readers unfamiliar with ReadyBoost but interested in giving their laptops a boost make sure to check out our previous guide to Boosting Your Netbook Speed with an SD Card & ReadyBoost.

Securely Charge Your Phone While Travelling

Bill, a frequently traveler, writes in with his tips for keeping your smartphone charged and secure:

Great tips Bill, we especially like the wall-charger idea. We’re way more comfortable with a single battery left plugged in and not the whole smartphone.

I always have a small wall charger that accepts the battery for the phone. This way I can plug in the primary or secondary battery into the wall without having to leave the phone tethered to the outlet. Nobody is going to steal a non-descript battery plugged into an out of the way outlet at the airport… where as they would definitely steal a nice smart phone.

I also keep a power-only USB cord with me. Maybe I’m paranoid but I don’t like plugging my phone into those USB charging stations that are popping up around airports. Sure the port is probably just a power port with no data connection… but I’m sure we’ll here about machines that push malicious software to the smartphones attached to them at some point in the future. By using a power-only cable (the cable only has the wires for power, not for data), I never have to worry about that.

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