To Protect Your PC Disable the Windows Scripting Host
Anyone can use Windows Notepad to create a script to read, modify, create, or delete files on your PC, including the registry and other configuration files. A script can be executed by clicking on the name of the script within an email message. More ...
Windows 10 New Storage View
If you download lots of music and videos you may have designated a separate drive just for these items. Windows 10 new Storage view makes it easy to direct specific types of media files to your designated drive. More ...
What Is Virtualization and What Are the Benefits?
The term virtualization most commonly refers to server virtualization - running multiple operating systems on a single physical computer. While most computers only have one installed operating system, server virtualization software allows a computer to run several operating systems. More ...
How to Share a Folder in Windows 7
One of the main advantages of a network is the ability to share files. This article shows you how to configure Windows 7 to share files and folders on a network. 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 ...
Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
This article explains in detail how to set up a small network at home so you can share your Internet connection between two computers running Windows XP. More ...
How to Setup a VPN Between Two Computers
A VPN establishes a secure path between a computer with public Internet access and a computer connected to a private network. This article show you how to set up a VPN. More ...
View a Brief List of Windows 10's Recent Problems
Windows 10 Problem Report and the reliability history chart give you some information about your computer's problems without the overwhelming detail provided by other tools such as Event Viewer. More ...
Disable Programs That Run at Startup on Windows 10
Some programs start at the same time you start your computer. This can cause your computer to start slower, and because these pre-loaded programs stake out a portion of memory, they can cause your computer to run slower too. More ...
Turn Off Windows XP Service Pack 2 Firewall
If your PC is running Windows XP Service Pack 2, the first thing you need to do is turn off the firewall. Why? Because a serious firewall blocks unwanted inbound and OUTBOUND connections. SP2's firewall does not block unwanted outbound connections. More ...
Script to Print a Directory File List
There are many low cost and free applications that will print a directory file list. Some people use the DOS prompt or a DOS batch file. In this article, I'm going to give you another method, a small VBScript to run with the Windows Scripting Host. More ...
Script to Identify Your Systems HAL
The HAL is a crucial module that sits between the Windows operating system and the hardware. Having an incorrect HAL can cause your system to work sluggishly or cause unexplained system lockups. The script provide in this article will identify which HAL was installed on your system. More ...
Computer Data Backups - Test Now or Cry Later
When it comes to your computer data backups, complacency can be very dangerous. It's important that you get some basic understanding of the major issues with computer data backups. Here's a compilation of crucial tips on computer data backups that I?ve put together. More ...
Cortana, Assistant or Spy?
Cortana records everything you do, every keystroke you enter, every syllable you speak. They claim it uses this information to make suggest links to news and web items that she thinks may be interesting to you. If you believe that, I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you. More ...
