Vista Product Activation
If Vista Product Activation detects a licensing problem, Vista enters 'reduced functionality mode'. Reduced functionality mode doesn't affect your data, but it will not let you run many of your applications without first entering the product license key. More ...
Installing Memory
The most important part of installing memory is to make sure you are using the correct type of memory for your motherboard. Its important to study the manual that came with your motherboard to determine exactly what type and speed of memory is required. More ...
Webcam Basics
A simple Webcam setup consists of a Digital Camera attached to your computer, usually through the USB port. The camera part of the Webcam setup is just a digital camera, the 'Webcam' nature of the camera derives from the software. More ...
Be the Master of Your Printer
Sometimes you need a print immediately, other times you need to continue working with your application while printing. You can make your printer accommodate your needs by configuring your printers 'Spool Settings' and 'Print Queue'. More ...
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 ...
How to Use Windows Defender
Windows Defender scans your computer for malicious software and provides alerts and default actions such as putting suspicious software into a quarantine area where it can't run. It also uses real-time protection, which detects a malicious or unknown programs attempting to install themselves or run on your computer or attempting to change important Windows settings. More ...
Avoid Cancer by Using USB Wired Keyboard and Mouse
Study after study has found that microwave radiation causes cancer. Do you really want to sit in front of,lay your hands on, and wrap your hand around a wireless computer mouse? More ...
Free TweakUI User Interface Configuration Utility
TweakUI is one of a group of utilities called 'PowerToys' that you can download from Microsoft's web site for free. TweakUI makes it easy to configure several Windows Interface options that are difficult to find or are not available in Control Panel. More ...
Windows Vista Upgrade - What to Watch Out For
You may be wondering if your computer is 'Vista Ready'. My first gripe with Vista. If you are currently running Windows 2000, there is no upgrade offered to Vista. This article is designed to point out a few potential pitfalls. More ...
DIY Disk Cleanup Program No Tech Need, No Tool Need
Not only have these junk files wasted the valuable disk space, but also made the system as slow as a snail. Let us learn how to clean the systematic junk out! Just two simple steps to DIY your own Disk Cleanup program. More ...
An Uninterruptible Power Supply Can Save Your PC
You absolutely MUST have a surge protector to guard your system against electrical spikes and surges, and do NOT sacrifice quality to save a few dollars. Leaving your PC with inferior surge protection is tantamount to inviting unthinkable disaster. More ...
Hacking Windows Vista
Microsoft has poured millions of person-hours into Windows Vista. Guess what: A few hours of your own time could make it a whole lot better - more convenient, more efficient, faster, more secure, and less frustrating. More ...
