Author: jriggs

  • Give Your Resume Tech Cred

    Let’s face it,  finding a respectable job in the IT field is a daunting task, especially when unemployment numbers loom. In these difficult times you need to do everything possible to give yourself a competitive advantage over the next guy.  I have compiled the following because I was not able to this information anywhere else.  […]

  • My Google Page Rank is Increasing!

    Well happy days for me.  I have almost made it to the number 1 spot for the google query “joe riggs blog“, that pesky MMA fighter still holds the top rank, but I’m working on it!  There are a couple searches that are more specific where I come back as #1 joe riggs kentucky riggs […]

  • Hide Recycle Bin On XP Desktop

    Removing the Recycle Bin from your desktop is a fairly easy process.  First click on ‘Start’ and select ‘Run…’, then type in ‘gpedit.msc’. When the Group Policy window opens up, expand: User Configuration -> Administrative Templates then click the ‘Desktop’ folder. In the right pane, double-click ‘Remove Recycle Bin icon from the desktop’ then select […]

  • My favorite Firefox Addons

    I would guess that 90% of what I do with my computer I do online, and 100% of what I do online is using Firefox.  I recommend this browser 110%.  I recommend so highly because of its great addons and extensibility.  Here is a list of my favorites: fireftp allows you to create a connection […]