Archives for August 2005

I do not wish my screensaver to lock my computer, thank you.

In Windows XP, it really annoys me when my computer idles for a few minutes and then the screen locks. I try to be careful not to leave my laptop lying around, so I prefer my screensaver not to be password-protected.

In order to make it so that your computer won’t lock itself after a few minutes, do this:

  • Run ‘regedit’ to edit your registry
  • Navigate down the tree to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software Policies > Microsoft > Windows > Control Panel > Desktop and look for an entry ScreenSaverIsSecure. You want to make sure the value for ScreenSaverIsSecure is 0 (zero).
  • Exit regedit; you’re done!

Now just remember not to leave your laptop sitting around at your local den of identity theft.

More details for the terminally curious.

Just call me Rick

An article about the Google Dance during SES San Jose is out. Mick Jagger, Rick Moranis. Mick, Rick. It’s only different by one letter, right? 🙂

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