Tag: Windows
5 Tips for New Windows Vista Users
I've been using Windows Vista for a couple of months now and find it absolutely wonderful, like everything it has it quirks and if...
Use iColor Folder to Color Code Your Folders
iColor Folder allows you to easily color code folders in your computer. Once installed you can right-click on any folder and assign a color...
How to Backup Your DVD Movies Using DVD Shrink
I have about 50 DVD's that I have purchased over time, that's close to $1,000 worth in just movies (assuming $20 per movie)...
How to Create a Shutdown Shortcut on Your Desktop
I must admit that sometimes I can be rather lazy...lazy to the point that I wont go to the start menu to shut...
Regain Control of Your Shared Computer
If you have a valid Windows XP installation you can download Microsoft's shared Computer Toolkit. The toolkit allows you to control restrictions and other...
Windows Desktop Search Lotus Notes Add-in
I personally dislike Lotus Notes as an e-mail client, however I am forced to use it in my office where most of my business...
Microsofts SyncToy Makes File Synchronization Easy
I started using this tool from Microsoft a couple of days ago. I find it very useful in that it allows me to synchronize...
How to Disable the Auto Search for Network Folders and Printers
This step-by-step visual guide will show you how to disable the sometimes annoying Windows XP feature that automatically adds network folders & printers...
7 Tips to Boost Windows XP’s Performance
There are several ways in which your computer's performance can be improved. A number of them involve easy tweaks, while others involve a little...
How to Disable Performance Counters
Windows 2000 and Windows XP have a built-in performance monitor that essentially monitors your computer's performance. This feature is something that is hardly...
How to Disable Visual Styles to Increase Performance
Windows contains a lot of visual effects and elements that tend to use valuable resources that would otherwise be used for something useful,...
Get Windows Vista Beta
Windows Vista Public Beta will be made available sometime in April/May time frame. If you wish to participate and get your own copy of...
Ad-Aware Personal Edition – Removes Adware Components
Ad-Aware - Removes Adware ComponentsAdAware is a privacy tool, that scans your memory, registry, hard, removable and optical drives for known data-mining, aggressive advertising,...