Expand Search Results in Windows XP
When you perform a search for a file in Windows XP. The default setting is for XP to ONLY return files in the “Search Results” pane – when they are registered file types to a program on your PC.
Basic Registry Disassembly
The registry is a hierarchical database that contains virtually all information about your computer’s configuration. Read this article, and you’ll learn the basic structure of the registry, so you too can make your PC run like a swiss watch. Under previous version of Windows, those setting where contained in files like config.sys, autoexec.bat, win.ini, system.ini, control.ini and so… Read More »
10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online
For people who are new to the internet, and computers in general, security and protection be a daunting and confusing subject. This article attempts to take some of the confusion out of the situation and make you a smarter and safer internet user.
10 most used Windows hotkey shortcuts
It is no secret that I a am a keyboard commando. It pains me to see people still dividing time between keyboard and mouse. And when you constantly have to divide your time between your mouse and your keyboard, your workflow rate really slows down. That’s particularly true when you’re working on a laptop, where the pointing device… Read More »
5 Quick Google Searching Tips
The most common way most people use Google to search for information; is to just type in a few words and click on the search button. However, as I’m sure you know, you are normally confronted with many thousands of pages to wade through, sometimes millions, so it can often be very hard to find exactly what you’re… Read More »
Technology Acronyms
From time to time, you may overhear some tech geeks speaking some strange language. These odd words that they speak are actually abbreviations, or acronyms, for larger ideas or phrases.
Quick Speed Boost with Simple Tweak
There are often multiple reasons why a computer may become slow as time passes. Regardless of what the case may be, though, there are many ways on how to make Windows faster.
Ditch the “Are You Sure?” Prompt
When you right click a file and select delete, Windows will ask you if you sure you want to send the file to the recycle bin. This is fine and dandy for the neophytes, but what if you’re a geek doing some housecleaning? That dialog gets a bit old. Here is how to stop the “Are you sure?”… Read More »
Ever Think About Online Backups ?
Backing up and protecting data should be something that every business or individual strives to do. Data is very important, especially for businesses or individuals who make a living using their computers. If you have never looked into backing up your files or haven’t backed them up before, you should really look into it before it is too… Read More »
Move Downloaded Windows Update Files to Save Space
Some servers arrive from the manufacturer with an OS already installed. Also in some instances, the system drive (C:) is for some inexplicable reason is very small. The act of downloading updates via Windows updates can easily run your system drive out of space. Here is an easy way to send the downloaded files to another location, and… Read More »