FREE Software - My Control Panel
My Control Panel is an alternate interface to the Windows Control Panel. Rather than needing to figure out which tab on which Control Panel utility should be used to accomplish a particular task, My Control Panel displays a list of tasks. Simply click on the task you wish to accomplish and the appropriate Control Panel utility will open to the specific tab required. This makes Windows configuration much easier. More ...
Free Download Patch My PC Checks for Available Patches
Hackers are continuously probing for flaws in applications that they can exploit to take control of your system. When a software publisher learns that an exploit has been discovered, they immediately release a patch to close the hole. Patch My PC is a free application that checks for the availability of patches. More ...
Disable Windows Automatic Update
To make your Windows operating system more reliable, disable automatic Windows Update. If you don't beleive me, just google the phrase 'windows update causes problems' and you'll receive over 50 million results. More ...
Create Your Own Super Control Panel
The problem with the Control Panel is that there are too many utilities that we never use. If we locate the utility we need, we still have to figure out which tab contains the control we need. Let's design our own Super Control Panel that contains only the utilities we need, identifies them logically, and takes us directly to the tab we need. More ...
Guide to Getting the Most from Laptop Batteries
Everyone who buys a notebook wants to know how long its battery will last. The brief answer - it depends! Battery Life is highly variable, depending on how you use your laptop. More ...
Installing A Power Supply
When you've upgraded your PC system by adding on a number of new peripherals it might be time to upgrade your power supply as well. Please note that many popular PC systems use power supplies made especially for those systems and cannot be replaced. Read your instruction manuals to make sure your PC's power supply can be upgraded. More ...
Do We Really Need Windows Vista?
Windows Vista requires new equipment and more memory to run efficiently and it may have problems using current XP hardware or software. In this article I'll look at whether we actually need Vista. More ...
Free Registry Cleaner to Speed Up Windows
The Windows registry can become bloated with invalid information left behind by uninstalled hardware and software, and by missing files and drivers. A bloated registry can cause your PC to operate sluggishly, become unstable, and crash frequently. More ...
What's the Difference Between DDR1 DDR2 and DDR3?
What is the confusion about RAM? Most computer users do some research before upgrading their system so they exactly know about a perfectly matching CPU, motherboard and video card combination that will meet all their needs. But most of them fail when it comes to RAM because they don't know what DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3 is all about. More ...
Configure Windows Defender on Windows 10
McAfee and Norton are top notch antivirus programs, and if you're configuring a business computer, there are reasons you should stick with one of those. The disadvantage for the home user is that you have to pay for them. But Windows Defender is Windows 10 built-in antivirus program. More ...
Using the System File Checker
Windows requires many different system files in order to start and run properly. If your computer is not properly protected, a malicious program like a virus or spyware might modify or delete a system file. Or if your system crashes, system file might get corrupted. You can use Windows built-in System File Checker utility to scan your computers system files. More ...
Installing an Internal Hard Drive
Installing a new hard drive remains one of the most popular upgrade projects for PC users. And it's easy to see why. Today's drives are bigger than ever and bargain priced, and they offer a performance boost, as well. More ...
