Sunday, June 12, 2011

Clear Skype name history in Windows 7



Generally we sign in to our Skype account by providing the Skype name and password at the Welcome window. I'm pretty sure most of you have notice the fact that Skype automatically remember the Skype name once we used to sign in. If we sign in to many Skype user accounts using the same machine, all those Skype names are listed as suggestions to sign in. Haven't you ever wanted to get rid of the unwanted Skype names listed? When I tried to do so I realize that the utility is not simply available as deleting the browser history.

Skype creates a dedicated folder per each user account we sign in using the same machine. We see all those Skype names as long as the corresponding folder is stored in the Skype application data space. Therefore we will have to manually delete the folders of unwanted user accounts to clear the history. I did not find any built-in option provided by Skype to do that. Here's the steps to do;

  1. Start -> Type 'run' -> Enter
  2. Type '%appdata%\Skype' -> OK
  3. Skype application data folder will be opened
  4. Select the folders with unwanted Skype names that you want to remove
  5. Delete those folders
  6. Restart Skype and you will no longer see the deleted Skype names

If you have enabled 'Start Skype when computer starts' option at the Welcome window, you might need to restart the computer... :)

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Myself Management


Have you ever felt cooped up when you try to do so many things? In my case, yes I have. There are sometimes I just can’t figure out what to do next. I hope this post would not be worthless for those who are the same.

First and most important thing is organizing the tasks and prioritizing them. In simple words, write down all the to-do’s in a small piece of paper. Not only the technical tasks but also the simple things like forwarding a mail, whatever.. Once it is written you would feel much relaxed. No matter how big your work load is, apparently it will get shrink rather than it is suppressed in the mind.

Then number the list according to the priority and do one by one. Don’t forget to cut out the done tasks as more the cuts more you feel happy...

Next, never ever keep the futile thoughts in your mind and let them hold you back. You can’t help anything by being worried. Hence let the mind be cleared from worries. Don’t rush to work and also don’t crawl either.

Furthermore, spare some time to enjoy yourself. Watch movies, listen to music or do whatever your hobby. Cherish past golden memories. Actively involve in social media but avoid sticking on them. Practice to do what you want and close the window without scrolling up and down.

Last but not least, feel free to accept that you don’t know, because no one knows everything. But have the courage to learn and perform. Try to do your best and if by any chance it goes wrong, don’t panic. Attitude and Confidence, never give them a break.. :)

Note: Inspired by the mentors and supervisors.