In this window you can choose how Windows reacts to new hardware. Most users will want to keep it on automatic, but if you ever need to install the original equipment manufacturer drivers this is the first step! Continue reading
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Disable Automatic Driver Installation in Windows 7 and Vista
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Customize Your Windows 7 Shut Down Button
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Tell me, how often do you actually “shut down” your computer? More often than not, do you put it to sleep? Lock it? What if someone else consistently uses the computer after you? Wouldn’t it be nice to just log off?
That’s a lot of questions with one relatively easy answer! Continue reading
Locate Mouse Pointer
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Have you ever lost your mouse pointer? I wouldn’t blame you with today’s content-rich websites and new-fangled programs with complex interfaces. It just happens, but thankfully Windows has a neat little feature that’ll locate your mouse pointer with a simple keystroke. Continue reading
Search Functionality in the Command Prompt
Thursday, January 28th, 2010ou read that right – you can actually search for stuff in your Command Prompt, which surprised the heck out of me, too. Continue reading
What is USB 3.0?
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Chuck from CA asks:
What is USB 3.0, exactly? Should I care?
Heck of a question, Chuck!
With new devices coming out every day, there is a need for a faster technology to transfer data to (and from) your computer. Some devices, such as Blu-ray players and very large
White Space in Print Layout View
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009If you’re like me, you like to work in MS Word using the Print Layout view.
I simply like to be able to see my whole page, margins and all. I also like to keep an eye on the layout of the document without always jumping to Print Preview.
Now, once in awhile, I find myself working on
Say No to All
Thursday, November 12th, 2009Learn a new trick today using your Shift Key! Continue reading
Easy Auto Correct Additions
Monday, September 21st, 2009I don’t know about you, but there are a couple of words that I just can’t seem to type correctly… whether it’s my inability to hit the keys correctly or a simple brain-block of the correct spelling… there are just certain words that always end up underlined with that little ugly red squiggle line.
It’s definitely frustrating!
And
Disable Auto Arrange
Monday, August 24th, 2009Icons all locked up on your desktop? Learn how to free them from their confines! Continue reading
Low Light Photos Without a Flash
Monday, July 6th, 2009Here’s a great tip on how to take pictures at night without a flash! Continue reading
Definition – Buffer
Monday, June 29th, 2009If you’ve ever wondered what the term “buffer” meant, then here’s the skinny! Continue reading
Firefox Bookmark Separators
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Learn how you can add a layer of organization to your Firefox bookmarks menu with this quick tip! Continue reading
What is “svchost.exe”?
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Svchost is kind of a catch-all. It is used to host multiple services within one process. This helps to actually conserve memory in your system by having one process govern many. Continue reading
Side by Side Windows
Monday, May 18th, 2009Often times I find myself with more than my fair share of windows minimized in my taskbar. Sure, it’s disorganized, but it becomes even more frustrating when I need to look at two of them at once! Minimize, maximize, adjust the size, etc!
It gets really repetitive!
Some people have two monitors for this, streamlining the process
What the F-key? F1 through F4
Friday, April 3rd, 2009This tips is part one of a series focusing on function keys F1 through F4. Ever wonder what they do? Well, read this and you will! Continue reading
Windows Experience Index
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009Do you Vista and 7 users out there wonder what the Windows Experience Index is? Well, search no further, folks! This tip outlines what it is, and what it means to you! Continue reading
End it All – A program for ending programs safely and effectively
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009End it all is a free program that allows the user to stop a program dead in its tracks without resorting to the task manager. Continue reading
Animation Choices in PowerPoint
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009You’ve just got to give these a try! I’ve been doing a tremendous amount of work in PowerPoint lately and these have truly helped to make my presentations smooth as silk! Continue reading
Displaying Recent Documents in XP
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009Quentin from WI asks:
How do I display “My Recent Documents” in the Start menu in Windows XP? I’ve searched all over the place!!
The solution is blindingly simple, but I’ll give ya credit for trying! To display your recent documents folder in Windows XP, follow these steps:
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Defraggler
Friday, June 20th, 2008Defraggler is a free defrag program you can download that allows you to defrag just the files you want. That’s right, you no longer have to process your whole hard drive if you don’t want to. Check it out here! Continue reading
Disabling the Vista and 7 Startup Password
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Sick of entering a password to log into Windows Vista and 7? Check this tip out for a quick and easy answer! Continue reading
API
Friday, September 14th, 2007The API is basically a set of routines, protocols and tools that are used in the building process of software applications. Continue reading
Movie Review Query Engine
Friday, June 22nd, 2007So, you’re thinking about going to the movies or maybe renting one, but you’re not sure what would be good to see. Well, on this Web site, you can find movie reviews that will help you decide if a film is worth seeing or not! Continue reading
A Quicker Scroll
Friday, May 25th, 2007Want another way to scroll up and down on a web page?Just click your scroll wheel in your favorite web browser and drag your mouse up and down. Continue reading
What Does OEM Stand for?
Friday, February 9th, 2007Melissa from MS asks:
What does OEM stand for?
You may have heard the letters OEM before, but what do they have to do with computers? Well, OEM is short for Original Equipment Manufacturer and as a whole, they are basically companies that build certain products that are then sold by another company. Those
What does “URL” Mean?
Friday, April 28th, 2006…a URL is the global address of documents and other resources used on the Internet. Continue reading
