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Readers offer their best tips for backing up Google Calendar in two clicks, easily ejecting removable media in Windows 7, and staying warm without overpaying for heating.
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Easily and Safely Eject Removable Media in Windows 7
Ranganathan shares a discovery he made in the new version of Windows:
I observed this today: Windows 7 has a single "Eject" option (in the Explorer context menu) that works as 'safely remove' for media like USB drives, SD cards, etc. Vista had two separate options, and XP didn't have any context menu option to 'safely remove' media!
Creating a Shortcut to Sync Google Calendars
Garrett shows us how to sync Google Calendars with just a double click:
I manage several different work schedules on Google Calendars. To protect my meticulous editing from the few non tech savvy users with admin privileges, frequent backups are a must. To get all of your calendars as .ics files stuffed into a .zip file, simply create a desktop shortcut with the f! ollowing link:
http://www.google.com/calendar/exporticalzip
As long as you're logged into Google in your default browser, backups are just a double click away!
Make Your Radiator More Efficient
Photo by Todd Baker.
Thomas shares a tip to keep the heat in:
If you have radiator heat, wrap a large piece of cardboard or plywood with aluminum foil, and place it between the radiator and the wall.
It will help to reflect the heat back into the room instead of being absorbed by the wall. Helped out on the long winters in Pittsburgh.
A quick Google search shows some more anecdotal support for this tip, but specifies that the aluminum should be shiny side out.
Warm Cold Hands with Candles
Photo by Jo Guldi.
Casey lets us know how he keeps his hands warm in a cold office:
I suffer from frost damage which leads to my hands becoming uncomfortably cold while reading/typing in the office as the weather turns. For a long time I kept a large cup of tea that I could grasp to warm my hands, but that lead to cold tea. Recently I've started keeping a votive candle lit at my desk (any candle that is completely contained by a glass cylinder would work.) Now, whenever my hands get chilly, I can grasp the candle. The closer to the top the hotter the glass gets. No more co! ld hands , or cold tea. Plus the candle adds to the atmosphere of my office.
