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Creating a DVD From Video Clips
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012Reclaim the Games!
Monday, September 3rd, 2012Have your Windows games disappeared? That’s a bummer, but there’s a fairly simple way to get them back, and here it is. Continue reading
The Case of the Checked Disk
Thursday, July 12th, 2012Checking your hard drive for errors is a good, although time-consuming way to extend the life of your hard drive. Here’s how to do it in Vista and 7. Continue reading
How to Format Your PC
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012This article is going to provide how to format your PC based on whether you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 using their respective installation CD’s. Continue reading
Hide Your Username in Windows 7
Monday, October 31st, 2011Here’s a short article explaining how to make your computer more secure by hiding your username. Continue reading
Disable Error Reporting in Vista and Windows 7
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011While disabling error reporting isn’t recommended, it’s possible, and here’s how it’s done in Vista and Windows 7. Continue reading
The Vista Search Folder
Monday, March 14th, 2011Marissa of Tallahassee, Florida writes:
I typed up some things for a project today, and had to look up a lot of things that were stored on my computer. This may not be something it’s possible to do, but is there any way to go back to searches without having to
Dealing with Buffer Overflow Errors
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Receiving a buffer overflow (also known as a buffer overrun) error may not seem that dangerous, but it’s a serious security risk. A direct result of bad programming, buffer overflow errors occur when too much data is stored in a space designed for less.
Think of it this way. If you pour a large jug of water into a small glass, the excess water will spill… Continue reading
Hibernation in Vista and Windows 7
Thursday, January 13th, 2011How to Enable or Disable the Hibernation Option in Windows 7
You may already know that Windows has a useful “Hibernate” option along with Shutdown, Restart and the Sleep mode. The Hibernate feature is especially useful when you want to save the current state of your operating system and do not want to restart, or shut down the computer.
For example… Continue reading
Regular PC Maintenance Tips
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Juan, from Albuquerque NM asks:
I like to perform monthly maintenance on my PCs and I’d like some advice from you regarding getting this task done? I’m using windows Vista and 7. I already clear temp files, cookies, and other basic items.
Juan, maintaining your computer is like maintaining a car. The more you look after it, the better it will run… Continue reading
Using Windows Snipping Tool with Word
Monday, January 10th, 2011In Windows 7, when using the Snipping tool, (one of the greatest features of Win 7), I can copy the snippet OK and place it in MS Word, but I cannot place the object right or center nor can I text wrap around the object. Any ideas?
Back in the days before the introduction of Windows 7 and Vista, if you wanted to take a picture… Continue reading
Finding Hidden Folders
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011This tip describes how to hide, locate, and secure folders in Vista and Windows 7. Continue reading
Navigating the Registry
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Thomas from Santa Clara, California writes:
There is something I have to do by going into the registry and it makes me nervous. I have never done anything with the registry before and all I hear is to stay out of it. Plus, I don’t know how to “navigate to a key” and I don’t even know what a key is. Can you help me with
