Restrict Web Browsing With Internet Explorer
Regulating web browsing can prevent children (and workers) from accessing dangerous content on the internet, or having to make judgment calls over suitable relationships in chat-rooms. You can block access to unwanted web content. Here's how to do so with a basic Parental Control tool included free with Windows. More ...
Check Your Version of PowerShell
PowerShell is Windows replacement for the DOs CMD shell. To check your version of PowerShell, click on the top Windows PowerShell icon, and next to the prompt, type the command shown in this article. More ...
PowerShell Script to Show Last 5 Errors in Event Log
The Windows System eventlog is one of the most powerful components of the operating system because it keeps a log of everything that happens. Here I provide a powershell script to display the last 5 error entries in the log. More ...
WSH to Master Your Computer
With Windows 2000 and higher, Microsoft included a program called Windows Scripting Host (WSH) that allows scripts to be run on a computer outside of a webpage. In effect, DOS batch files have returned, except scripts are multi-tasking and have a lot more power. More ...
Set the User's Profile Information
A user profile is a collection of settings for a user account. It is stored in the user's folder. It contains the account's settings and preferences along with the user's home directory in a subfolder called Documents. More ...
Application, Program, Process, Service, Thread; What Does it All Mean?
Although applications, services, and processes are all pretty much the same thing, generally if its a program that displays a user interface, you should call it an application. A program that doesn't displays a user interface, you should call a service. More ...
Top Ten RAID Tips
RAID, a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, is the storage technology which becomes more and more widespread these days. Those who are planning to build a new RAID system would probably find the tips below useful. More ...
Introduction to DOS
The first PCs didn't use the Windows Operating System, they used DOS. DOS has an interface where the user types text commands. The DOS interface is still available in Windows Vista, and is still used regularly by the most skilled system administrators. More ...
Installing a Local Printer on Windows Vista
Installing a local printer, especially a USB printer, is a non-issue on Windows Vista. You connect it, turn it on, and Vista automatically installs it. But if you have a less common printer, an older printer, or if you've previously removed the printer and want to add it again, you may need to use the Printer Wizard. More ...
Video - Microsoft Remote Desktop - Part One
This video by ImpartLabs is a tutorial that talks about Remote Desktop. With Remote Desktop you'll be able to take control over any computer you want to. It's similar to Remote Assistance and Net Meeting, the difference is with Remote Desktop both users will be able to view what's going on. More ...
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
PowerShell is a more powerful replacement for the command shell. this article explains how to run PowerShell and how to create and run PowerShell scripts. More ...
Find Your WiFi Password on Windows 10
One of the most common reasons to find your Wi-Fi password is to use it on another PC or device to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Here's how. More ...
How to Erase a Hard Disk Drive Permanently
Erasing data or files from a hard disk permanently is not easy. Even after emptying the Recycle Bin, the files can be easily recovered. Many people also think that formatting the hard drive will erase the files, however a computer specialist would be able to recover the data. More ...
Disable Long Filenames to Improve Window's Performance
To be backword compatible with 16-bit FAT partitions, both the VFAT and the NTFS file systems create two names for each file, the long filename and a short filename compatible with the FAT file system. More ...
