Free Computer Tips And Tricks

Fix Computer Continuously Rebooting After XP SP3 is installed

2011-03-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

Stop Error 0x0000007E After SP3 is installedI've had a few computers that will not boot correctly after I've installed Windows XP Service Pack 3 on them. The computer finishes the install and then prompts for a reboot. The computer will start to reboot then give a BSOD Stop Error for a second and reboot again. This process will continue unless the computer is started in Safe Mode. In Safe mode

How To fix a missing file in WindowsXP

2011-03-08T10:41:00.000-08:00

if you see this following message on windows startup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:\windows\sytem32\config\systemyou can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the orginal setup CD-rom.Selet "r" a the first sreen to start repair-----------------------------

How To Keep RAM always free

2011-03-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

Sometime when we close some program Explorer does not immediate unload DLL files from the memory. The DLL files still resident in the memory for a while and do not let the another application to use the memory in their position.I will guide you to unload them from the memory as fast as we close the application to make the memory always free.follow these step :1. Nevigate to start>RUN>Type regedit

Restore Your Computer

2010-11-28T07:42:00.000-08:00

The Last Known Good Configuration feature restores registry information and driver settings that were in effect the last time the computer started successfully. Use the Last Known Good Configuration feature when you cannot start Windows after you make a change to your computer, or when you suspect that a change that you just made may cause a problem. For example, you can use this feature if you

Increase Virtual Memory ( Paging File Size Setting ) in Windows XP – 2000 – Vista

2009-08-03T06:28:00.000-07:00

If your computer or laptop is very slow, maybe the problem is about your virtual memory or the paging file , just what i experienced a while ago in my laptop running on windows XP.If you noticed an error message like “Your system is low on virtual memory” then this means that maybe you are running out of space on your hardisk and the paging file setting in your computer is too high for the

Stop Malware From Harming Your Computer - Remove Malware Tips

2009-07-24T12:04:00.000-07:00

Image by Mathieu Ramage via FlickrIf you appetite to apperceive how to stop malware, this commodity can help! Has your computer been acting awe-inspiring lately? Don't get mad - get even! Apperceive that accepted absurdity messages, apathetic active speeds, boundless pop-ups, massive spam emails, phishing attempts, hoax alerts, accident of abstracts and added aberrant behavior are all bright

Google Chrome Tips And Tricks

2009-07-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaSearch from URL barChrome does not have a search bar like Firefox. To perform search in Chrome, simply type search phrase in URL bar and hit Enter. Chrome will perform a Google research for your phrase.Change omnibox suggestion countBy default Chrome shows 5 URL suggestions when you type a URL.In Windows right click on Chrome shortcut icon and select properties. In the Target

Troubleshooting Tips for Monitors

2009-07-05T13:31:00.001-07:00

Problems and SolutionsThe picture does not appearCheck to make sure the signal cable is firmly connected in the socket.Check to see if the computer system's power is ON.Check that the Brightness Control is at the appropriate position, not at the minimum.The Screen is not synchronizedCheck to make sure the signal cable is firmly connected in the socket.Check that the output level matches the input

Hidden Content Sources

2009-06-24T08:15:00.001-07:00

As I travel through the Google search engine, there is one element that defines almost all of the top-ranking websites. It's great content. People come online for information and those that offer the best content reap the greatest rewards.Unfortunately, this type of content is hard to come by. In most cases, you either have to spend hours in front of the keyboard or outsource the job to others.

How to clean desktop computer

2009-06-21T05:41:00.001-07:00

Some new desktop users don’t know which tools to use to clean computer.Due to insufficient knowledge they damage computer parts.Here is details for cleaning desktop type computer using things those are available easily in home OR damn cheap.You need not to sign any contract if you learn this in good way.You can do it on your own.Let’s go in all parts one by one:Most of dirt comes to the part

Clear Your Computers Memory Without Restarting

2009-06-19T00:30:00.001-07:00

If you run a windows computer you’ll know like many others than after a while your system will in doubt start running slow. Most people will restart their computer to remove and idle processes. But if there’s a simpler way, So just give it a try and avoid restarting your system.Steps : 1. Right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select New - Shortcut. 2. Type %windir%\system32\

Share Files On Twitter

2009-06-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

Share Files On Twitter For Free Up to 512 MB Per Single File:With ShareTwitter you can upload and share your files on Twitter.Within "My Files" you can keep track of all the uploaded files and you can store them,see the links to be shared or delete the files.With ShareTwitter you have unlimited storage space.http://www.sharetwitter.com/

Simple And Powerful Twitter Client For MAC and iPhone

2009-06-02T13:27:00.001-07:00

Tweetie is a simple, yet a powerful twitter client for MAC OS X.Managing twitter conversations is very easy with Tweetie. If you have had a long conversation with your friend, you won’t lose track of it, as with Tweetie, by double clicking you’ll get the complete conversation history. I seriously think, this is one of the best features and recommend it to be officially included in twitter.

How To Fix Your Computer When It Freezes

2009-05-31T15:27:00.001-07:00

Tip *1 : Ctrl + Alt + Delete – Now I know what you are thinking duh and I knew that. Well regardless of if you did or not. Most people don’t know what to do after the first part. So here it is after you do the above and the task manager appears.NEVER END EXPLORER.EXE or explorer.exe PROCESSES — IT WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO UR PC-First click on the PROCESSES option- Then when you are in the

How to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 from your computer(XP)

2009-05-31T15:26:00.001-07:00

Some software from Microsoft like Windows Media Player 11 and Internet Explorer 7 do not have a option to uninstall from the XP programe menu like other software does. So here is a method to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 and Internet Explorer 11 plus all other software that does not have an uninstall optionClick start>>Control Panel>>Add or Remove ProgramsIn Add or Remove you will see a list

Restore Deleted Recycle Bin Icon from Desktop

2009-05-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

Method #1:1. Right-click an empty area of your desktop2. Select Properties3. Click the Desktop tab4. Click the Customize button5. Click Restore Default6. Exit all windows and restart your computerMethod #2:Note: Be sure to make a backup copy of your registry prior to making any changes.Go to Start>> Run. Type in: regedit [Enter]Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

2009-05-31T15:23:00.000-07:00

Escape - Esc is used to back out of situations. When you find yourself in a place where you don't want to be, try the Esc key. In PowerPoint this key will stop a running slide show. The keyboard combination Ctrl + Esc will open the Start menu.F1 - While working in an application, depressing this key will bring up the applications help menu. If there is no open application F1 will open Windows

100 Windows XP Performance Tips

2009-05-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

Windows XP Tips "Knowledge is power" Speed up your PC and get its full potentialDON'T spend money buying software that claims to speed up or optimize your PC.It can all be done manually at no cost to you! This Windows XP Tips eBook really is great for novice windows owners and experts alike.Save hundreds in call out charges when you know what to do yourself! Here is a Table of Contents for the

Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

2009-05-15T05:07:00.001-07:00

People working full time before computer will feel very hard to switch between mouse and keyboard while doing a task for long time.Most work doing in computer must dealt maily with browsers and currently Google chrome ranks the best with browsers.If you have already installed Google Chrome on your computer and regularly using it then do learn these keyboard shortcuts.Hence will be very useful to

Free Windows Software Alternatives

2009-05-02T03:40:00.001-07:00

Microsoft Windows bundles a number of software applications in order to provide a basic experience, such as Internet Explorer, Wordpad, and others. In this article, we’ll be listing replacements for basic Windows software and utilities. If you have a suggestion, feel free to list it in the comments.Internet ExplorerMozilla Firefox - a fast, open source, secure, and extendable browser from Mozilla

Security Tips and Tricks for Mac Users

2009-04-25T09:55:00.000-07:00

Contrary to popular belief, Mac are not immune to attacking, hacking and malware. There has been an increase in Mac malware, though it’s still negligible compared with Windows malware - but security isn’t all about malware. Mac users are no more immune than anyone else from social engineering attacks, and they still need to protect themselves from direct attack either over a network or directly

10 Youtube URL Tricks

2009-04-19T11:34:00.000-07:00

Youtube - You know that site with videos and all. Yeah! It turns out that its quite popular and you happen to visit and use it quite often. Instead of just searching and playing here are some top Youtube URL tricks that you should know about:1. View high quality videosYoutube gives you the option to switch to high quality videos for some of the videos, however you can check if a video is

How to Send a Text From Computer to Phone

2009-04-09T18:43:00.000-07:00

Send a text message from a computer to a cell phone by accessing an e-mail account, putting a cell phone number in the “To” category and then typing the subscriber information under the “At” section. Find out how e-mails sent to cell phones will show up as regular text messages with information from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.

Your Computer to Freeze Or Crash?

2009-03-09T05:02:00.000-07:00

Have you ever experienced freezing of your computer? Other PC owners call it crashing. Even if you don't want this to happen to your computer, it is sometimes unavoidable. Well, if your computer is not cooperating, don't freak out because after you've finished reading this article, you will know what to do. One day, you're using the computer and it's working properly but then suddenly, everything

uninstall yahoo messenger

2009-02-28T03:28:00.000-08:00

Yahoo messenger no doubt is the most widely used chating software and it is so much fun chating with yahoo messenger. Yahoo also has do greatly by constant upgrade of yahoo messenger to the most current one now that is vista like and has advance functionality but There are some times you may be having problem with yahoo messenger especially yahoo messenger 9.0 beta.You try uninstalling it and in

How to download YouTube videos

2009-02-21T18:27:00.001-08:00

In this video I will show you how to download a video from youtube.

WINDOWS XP Tricks

2009-02-21T18:25:00.000-08:00

In this video I'll show you some tricks for windows xp.These tricks are safe and without risks, but I don't take any responsibility.Microsoft, windows, hack, trick Software / Hardware Installation | Home network repair | Memory Upgrades Wired / Wireless Network set-up | General Maintenance | File and Printer Sharing | Operating System Installation / Upgrades | FREE Estimates Tutoring / Training |

Windows 7 Sneak Peek

2009-02-21T18:24:00.001-08:00

Want a sneak peek at the new Windows 7? Check out this video footage that gives you a look at the new Windows OS. The video also demonstrates the new Superbar and Aero Shake features. Tell me what you think. Is it too soon for a Vista upgrade? You know Microsoft will most likely stick a $100-200 price tag on an upgrade when it finally hits the stores. Do you think they will be able to justify the

Feedproxy to Feeds2: Feedburner Feeds

2009-01-25T06:57:00.000-08:00

While tweaking some feeds in Yahoo! pipes today, many feeds were returning strange errors. Now original Feedburner feeds are redirecting to feeds2.feedburner.com/blog instead of feedproxy.google.com/blogFeedburner Redirect ChangesWhen our feeds were migrated by Google from Feedburner account to a Google account, they changed the original feed url such that our feedhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/

Download Firefox 3.1 Alpha 2

2009-01-25T06:56:00.001-08:00

Mozilla has released the next release of Firefox code named Shiretoko Alpha 2 for download by Firefox developers and testers. Since it is an alpha release, be prepared for bugs and crashes, but also get to play with many new features not seen before.Firefox 3.1 promises some cool new features likeSupport for the HTML 5 elementInitial support for web worker threadsYou can now drag and drop

Make Firefox Look Like Google Chrome

2009-01-25T06:55:00.001-08:00

Want to make your Firefox theme look like Google Chrome? Barely days after Google chrome browser was launched, the Firefox community has developed an extension to give your the same appearance.Get the Chromifox firefox extension, called a “coat of Chrome for Firefox”. Its is a bright and soft blue theme for Firefox 3 on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, and is inspired by the appearance of the

Bootcamp Installs Windows XP on Apple

2009-01-25T06:54:00.000-08:00

Apple will include technology in the next major release of Mac OS X, Leopard, that lets you install and run the Windows XP operating system on your Mac. Till then let Bootcamp do the job for you…Boot Camp Beta enables you to install Windows XP on an Intel-based Macintosh computer. Ensure your Intel-based Mac has the latest version of Mac OS X Tiger and the latest firmware update. The Windows XP

First Macintosh computer

2009-01-25T06:53:00.000-08:00

The first Macintosh computer was launched 25 years ago on January 24, 1984, and the world celebrates the nostalgic journey which has made Apple and Mac household brands which everyone want to possess… Apple’s famous “1984” televsion commercial starring Anya Major introduced the Macintosh personal computer for the first time and was broadcast on 22 January 1984 during the third quarter of Super

How To Create Autoplay HD Youtube Videos

2009-01-19T22:41:00.000-08:00

Have you ever notice videos that are runs without your knowing right instant when you open web page? Creating auto play video and embed them into any web page is can implement easily, only you need to do is upload your video to YouTube and embed them using the code I given here, instead of the code given by the YouTube. When anybody opens the web page videos are play automatically, and in here I

Make a Digital Camera Works

2009-01-15T08:09:00.000-08:00

How a Digital Camera Works Digital cameras come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Different brands of digital cameras also offer users an array of features designed to make each and every shot fantastic. Despite the numerous features offered by digital cameras, manufacturers still manage to create products that are simple enough for a child to use. Day by day digital cameras are

Tips And Tricks Windows Server 2003

2009-01-13T02:24:00.000-08:00

-1--------------------------------------------Enable ThemesIn the Run window type in "services.msc" and find the service called "Themes". Right click on it and select "Properties". Set the startup type to "Automatic" and then click Ok. Right click on "Themes" again and select "Start". Now you can go into your desktop properties, go to the "Appearence" tab and the Windows XP Style themes will now

Computer Repair Onsite

2009-01-13T02:23:00.001-08:00

Onsite Computer RepairExecutive Summary By Thomas Morvaonsite-computer-repair Businesses both large and small live by the phrase "time is money" and cannot afford computer "downtime" due to software or hardware problems. In today's highly competitive and technical world, computers have become a vital part of a businesses’ success and a possible cause of its failure.Help ensure your success by

Tips & Tricks For The E71

2009-01-13T02:21:00.000-08:00

The E71 was one of the very best handsets to come out of Nokia factories in 2008 and the best ever in my book. So it is only right that we utilize its functionality to the absolute hilt and try and make the E71 even more efficient.Here is a long list of must know tips and tricks for the E71. You might already know a few but if you are new to S60 and the E71 in particular, I’m sure this will make

iPhone 3G Review

2009-01-13T01:59:00.001-08:00

How I Change my IP Address

2009-01-05T01:02:00.001-08:00

Learn how to hide or change your IP address using 5 different methods

autostart or disable a program at windows startup

2009-01-04T15:34:00.001-08:00

After using windows for several months,you may find your windows xp , vista , 98 , ME starts up slower.One of the ways to increase the startup time for windows is to remove unwanted programs from starting up during windows boot up time.Some times the programs maybe less frequently used still it will start up and gets minimised to system tray consuming your memory resources. The easiest way to

How To Fix Windows XP Errors

2009-01-04T14:51:00.002-08:00

Windows XP has quickly become one the most popular computer operating systems on the planet! But there exist as many errorsand problems that can occur in Windows XP as there are stars in the heavens it seems...So we're going to show you how to effectively Repair Windows XP below!One of the best features of Windows XP is the built in repair feature!In previous versions of Windows, repairing an

10 best keys for Internet Explorer

2009-01-04T14:51:00.001-08:00

Just think that you are doing some important work on computer and your mouse stop working than what will you do , you will start guessing shortcut keys like you will press ctrl key and than start pressing other for actions , So it's necessary that we should learn few basic keys , so we don't face any problem in future . While working on internet explorer their are 10 best keyboard shortcut keys

Online Sudoku

2009-01-04T14:49:00.001-08:00

We think that most of the gamers love to play 3rd person shooting games or others games on consoles or by other online sources . But i think we are wrong because from last few months American are playing Sudoku online . Yes if was just checking that which keywords have been searched mostly by US citizens and in games list i got results like this :-1. Sudoku2. Mahjong3. Paintball4. Wii5. Tetris (

Hide Your IP Address

2009-01-04T14:48:00.001-08:00

You must be thinking why we need to hide our IP address online . If you surf internet for just few hours for only chat and fun from cafe than it's ok but if you are surfing from home and your pc contains your personal data in it that you may get in trouble because day by day online scams are increasing .Like whenever we visit any website they downloaded Trojans and other viruses on your

Add Music From iPod To Computer

2009-01-04T03:38:00.000-08:00

It is fairly easy to transfer music to your iPod, but knowing how to add music from iPod to computer is another thing.You can simply automatically or manually synchronize your music library from your computer with your iPod to copy the files from PC to iPod, but to transfer back the files the other way around is no easy process.Apple has probably made this intention in order to protect music

Speed Up Your Computer With This Easy PC Registry Fix

2009-01-04T03:37:00.001-08:00

Are you experiencing computer registry problems while using your computer on a daily basis? Sooner or later you will need to consider fixing your registry if you are someone who uses Windows on your computer. If your personal computer is displaying some ongoing problems, it may originate from your registry since it is an essential element of your proper functioning and health of your

Windows XP Hacks Offers tips & tricks

2009-01-04T03:35:00.000-08:00

Now power users can rejoice! Windows XP Hacks offers tips, tools, and know-how to bend Windows XP to your will. The book delves into XP topics such as controlling the control panel, changing unchangeable icons, removing uninstallable XP components, stopping pop-up ads, taking a bite out of cookies, speeding up file downloads, protecting yourself with firewalls and proxy servers, and more. Users

Repairing And Upgrading Your PC

2008-12-30T04:45:00.001-08:00

Repairing And Upgrading Your PC l CHM l 5.6MBMost computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks:Which upgrades offer the best bang for

Write a "resume" (CV - Curriculum Vitae)

2008-12-29T17:01:00.000-08:00

If you are applying for a job of any domain you must remember that you are trying to sell yourself (your services) to the employers.Here are same TIPS that you must remember:• The immediate objective of your "resume" (CV) is to get a chance for an interview.• Highlight your qualities briefly.• Give your complete particulars as desired by the prospective employer in a simple and straight forward

Safety tips for using a public computer

2008-12-29T16:59:00.000-08:00

Are public computers at libraries, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops safe? That depends on how you use them! Take these tips to help keep your personal or financial information private. Don't save your logon information. Always log out of Web sites by clicking "log out" on the site. It's not enough to simply close the browser window or type in another address. Many programs (especially

Add Music From iPod To Computer

2008-12-27T10:26:00.001-08:00

It is very likely that you already know how to transfer music to your iPod, but perhaps you are also wondering if you add music from iPod to computer.Manually or automatically synchronizing your iPod with your computer’s music library can enable you to copy the files from computer to your iPod device, but to do it the other way, meaning to transfer music from iPod back to your PC entails a lot

Windows XP / Vista Faster with this Simple Trick

2008-12-25T13:42:00.000-08:00

Pagefile.sys is a windows system file which acts as a virtual memory extension of a computer’s real memory RAM. By default, pagefile.sys is set to the same size as your actual physical memory size and might consume a huge disk space of your computer hard drive space. When physical RAM is fully used and there is need for more memory, information/data not currently being accessed can be ’swapped’

Sexy Christmas Wallpapers for your PC Desktop

2008-12-24T12:17:00.000-08:00

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Firefox Auto-Reload

2008-12-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

Do you ever watch an item on auction sites, such as WorldStart or Ebay, and wait until it gets down to only minutes left to decide if you want to bid or not? Or how about any Web site in which you tend to hit the Refresh button every couple of minutes so you can see the updated page? After awhile, on auction sites especially, when it gets down to the bid

Holiday Greetings from YouTube

2008-12-24T10:57:00.001-08:00

To celebrate the spirit of the season, YouTube has created a special Web page for all its users! That's right, they're giving you the option to send out your very own video greetings. The process is very simple as well. First, log in to your YouTube account and then point your browser to http://www.youtube.com/greetings.

Windows Installer Cleanup Utility

2008-12-24T10:56:00.001-08:00

Windows Installer Cleanup UtilityToday, I'd like to share a little Microsoft utility with you that just might save your day! It's a free download and it's called the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. It has a couple of small, yet helpful features if you ever happen to find yourself in a bind. Let's take a look!Have you ever started up your computer and had the Windows Installer open

Spyware And/Or Adware

2008-12-21T15:30:00.001-08:00

9 Warning Signs You Might Be Infected With Spyware And/Or AdwareFACT: Chances are your machine is hosting spyware. There are currently over 78,000 Spyware and Adware programs on the Internet that can affect your PC.Here are 9 warning signs you should be aware of, if any of them pertain to you then your PC is most likely infected:If you start you Internet browser and the homepage that pops up is

Tips to Improve Your Internet Safety Knowledge

2008-12-21T15:22:00.000-08:00

These days there are more and more people who feel that the phrase internet safety is a real contradiction in terms. There is no question that in recent years there has been an escalation in the number of internet threats to computer users because of “bad guys” who are trying to crack into personal computers to get at the information they store. Because of this, it is more important than ever for

How To Install Windows 3.11

2008-12-14T12:36:00.002-08:00

Well for this I will show you the install for Microsoft Windows 3.1. Now follow the following steps. Install MSDOS first using the 3 install disks. Once this is done boot up using hard drive. Now go to the A: prompt by typing A: and hitting enter Now type Setup The “Welcome to Setup” screen will now appear. Hit enter to continue. You will now be prompted for custom or express setup. Just hit

How To Install Windows 95

2008-12-14T12:36:00.001-08:00

What you will require to do this walkthrough is A Windows 95 CD A Computer Your Chosen CD-Rom Boot MediaThe Microsoft Windows 95 Install will prepare to run a system check, after you have completed the routine for your CD-Rom boot and running the setup.exe file. Press enter to run the scandisk. The “Windows 95 Setup” screen will now appear. Click “Continue” to move on. The Setup wizard will now

How To Install Windows Me

2008-12-14T12:35:00.000-08:00

What you will require to do this walkthrough is A Windows ME CD A Computer Your Chosen CD-Rom Boot Media Your Chosen MethodThe Microsoft Windows ME Install will eventually run Scandisk, let this complete, if you exit windows will not allow you to complete the install of Windows ME. The “Welcome to ME Setup” screen will appear after scandisk completes. You are now ready to begin the installation.

How To Install Windows 98

2008-12-14T12:34:00.002-08:00

What you will require to do this walkthrough is A Windows 98 CD A Computer Your Chosen CD-Rom Boot MediaThe Microsoft Windows 98 Install will prepare to run a system check, after you have completed the routine for your CD-Rom boot and running the setup.exe file. Press enter to run the scandisk. The “Windows 98 Setup” screen will now appear. Click “Continue” to move on. The Setup wizard will now

How To Install Windows NT

2008-12-14T12:34:00.001-08:00

Well for this I will show you the install for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Now follow the following steps. Insert your Windows NT 4.0 CD and Disk 1 of your 3 NT Workstation setup disks Once this is done boot up system. The following “Hardware Configuration” will appear and Windows NT will detect your hardware configuration. Soon you will be prompted to Insert NT setup disk 2, does this and hit

How To Install Windows 2000

2008-12-14T12:32:00.002-08:00

Now follow the following steps. 1) Make sure CD-Rom is first Boot Device in your Bios2) Insert your Windows 2000 CD3) Once this is done boot up using CD-Rom Drive.( If your Hard drive is not setup then this is automatic, if not you will see “Hit any Key to Boot From CD-Rom” on the screen, hit any key on keyboard to invoke CD-Rom boot) The “Setup is starting Windows” screen will now appear and

How To Install Windows XP Home

2008-12-14T12:32:00.001-08:00

To perform a new install of Windows XP:Insert your XP CD in the drive. It should automatically launch the Setup routine. If it doesn’t, click Start -> Run, type d:\setup.exe (where d: is the letter of your CD drive) in the Open box and click OK.You’ll be presented with a menu of choices. Click Install Windows.The first setup screen asks you what type of installation to perform. Select New

How To Install Windows XP PRO

2008-12-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

How To Install Computer Memory

2008-12-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Introduction As with other components as time goes on we need more and more from each component, just a few years ago it was standard to have 128mb installed in your computer, but with each newer version of windows released required more and more memory. For example windows 95/98/ME would happily run on 128mb of memory, Windows 2000 would need 256mb, Windows xp 512 and now windows vista requires

How to Installing A CD ROM And Hard Drive

2008-12-14T12:27:00.000-08:00

Pre Config ChecksWhen installing hard drives and cd-roms there are a few configuration changes you need to be aware of. They both need to be connected via an IDE cable to the motherboard, Or sata if the hard-drive is a sata drive, but if the drive is sata no configuration changes are needed. On the motherboard there are two IDE connections, Primary and Secondary. Use the primary IDE connection

How To Install A Floppy Drive

2008-12-14T12:26:00.001-08:00

To install the floppy drive first take out the front panel, The panel that is highlighted in the picture below.Once that is out slot the floppy drive in and screw it to the case from the side. Shown belowMake sure the floppy drive is firmly connected to the case and does not move. Then locate the floppy ribbon cable and connect one end to the back of the floppy drive, and the other end to the

Installing A Video Card

2008-12-14T12:25:00.001-08:00

To install your video card is easy. First find out what form the card is in. AGP or PCI. Then simply locate the relevant slot in the motherboard. And slot the card in gently, and screw in place to the case. The picture below shows a graphics card being installed.

How to backup files in windows xp

2008-12-14T12:23:00.000-08:00

Introduction : How to backup files in windows xp Do I really need to explain why it is important to backup files in windows xp ?? Well there are many reasons why you need to backup your files, here are a few of them,,-If your hard-drive becomes faulty you will lose all your data-It could be possible you delete the files be accident, We have all done it.-Files can become corrupt and unreadable-A

Faster Internet Browsing By Changing Your DNS

2008-12-14T12:22:00.000-08:00

Faster Internet Browsing By Changing Your DNSDNS (Domain Name Service) converts a domain name such as computing-tips.com to an ip address that your computer can understand, it is possible to get a speed increase if you change the DNS on your local computer. Every ISP has at least two DNS servers that you connect to whilst browsing the internet, Most of the time these DNS settings are

Make windows xp run faster

2008-12-14T12:20:00.000-08:00

In this guide I will show you how to make windows xp run faster with out spending a penny, Lets get going,,,Contents-BIOS Update-Disable GUI Options-Clean Your Registry-HouseKeep Your Hard-Disk-Disable System Restore-Configure The Paging File-Disable Un-needed Services From Starting BIOS UpgradeThe BIOS is a bit of software that sits on your computers motherboard and controls how each component

computer freezes or hangs

2008-12-10T03:30:00.000-08:00

When your computer hangs or doesn't seem to respond (it happens from time to time), before turning the computer off at the on/off switch, press the Ctrl, Alt, Delete keys all at the same time. Wait for a window to pop up saying "Close Program" with a list of all programs that are presently running. Look for one or more that say "Not Responding".Click that program then click the " End Task "

Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts

2008-12-10T03:26:00.001-08:00

Many of windows users don’t know about these shortcuts, here is full list of windows vista keyboard shortcut to help you work with windows faster.Explorer ShortcutsShortcut DescriptionCTRL+SHIFT+ESC Task ManagerCTRL+ESC Display Start MenuCTRL+ALT+TAB Cycle through open windows without closing the menuALT+TAB Cycle through open windowsALT+SPACEBAR Open the shortcut menu for the active

Fix Windows Vista Photo Gallery Yellow Tint Background Problem

2008-12-10T03:24:00.000-08:00

Today i was installing windows vista on new computer, and after i installed everything i noticed problem with windows vista photo gallery.Its annoying yellow tint background, i remember i had this problem about a year ago and i totally forget how to fix it so i did little research and then i remembers it was something with color management.Usually if you have CRT monitor you won’t have this

Sign On To Msn Yahoo Icq Google Talk Jabber and Aim All At Once

2008-12-10T03:15:00.000-08:00

Do you want to sign on to Msn, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talks, Jabber and Aim? not only Instant Messaging but also social networking like facebook, Myspace.Digsby is free software that allow you to do that beside email notification, so you will get Instant Messaging, email notification, social networking all that in one single window.Digsby is a multiprotocol IM client that lets you chat with all your

DIFFERENT WAYS TO SHUTDOWN YOUR PC

2008-12-06T05:10:00.001-08:00

There are so many different ways to turn off your Windows XP computer, let's look at some of them:1. The standard approach - click the Start Button with your mouse, then select the Turn Off menu and finally click the Turn Off icon on the Turn Off computer dialog. blink.gif2. Press Ctrl+Esc key or the Win key and press u two times - the fastest approach.3. Get the Shutdown utility from

Simple Shortcuts In Internet Explorer.

2008-12-06T05:08:00.000-08:00

-Adding Favorites in IEWhile viewing the site, hold CTRL and press D to add it to your favorites.-Search in IETo Open the IE search utility use CTRL and E.Searching On A Webpage Using Find in IETo Open the FIND box to search the current document use CTRL and F.-History in IETo Open the History utility use CTRL and H.-New Browser Window in IETo Open a new Explorer window use CTRL and N.-Refresh in

How To Enable Task Manager

2008-12-06T05:05:00.001-08:00

Some Malware and Trojan often disable access to Windows Task Manager. Fortunately, a few quick Registry edits are usually all that are needed to regain control.Here's how to do it:Click StartClick RunType REGEDITClick OK and The Registry Editor will now openBrowse to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\systemIn the right pane, look for the value

Reinstall Your All Drivers In 5 Minutes

2008-12-06T05:04:00.001-08:00

DriverMax is a new software which allows you to easily reinstall all your Windows drivers. No more searching for rare drivers on discs or on the web or inserting one installation CD after the other. Simply export all your current drivers (or just the ones that work OK) to a folder or a compressed file. After reinstalling Windows you will have everything in one place!Most of the situations when

"STOP” ERROR MESSAGES AT SHUTDOWN

2008-12-06T05:01:00.001-08:00

Some users have gotten an error message similar to the following when attempting either to shutdown or restart Win XP:STOP 0000009F, DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURESTOP 0x0000001E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLEDSTOP 0x000000D1: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUALTechNet and the Microsoft Knowledge Base have numerous articles discussing this type of error condition; for example, these. As a review of these

Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro gets upgrade

2008-12-06T04:59:00.000-08:00

Here’s some serious upgrade power to MacBook Air’s older cousins, just in case you’d thought they’ve been sidelined. Just in case you don’t know, MacBook and MacBook Pro series have a built-in webcam. The standard Apple MacBook upgrades include: - 13-inch widescreen display.- entry level model is a white MacBook with 2.1 GHz processor and 120 gigabytes of hard drive space but does not include

shutdown and boot vista faster

2008-12-06T04:57:00.000-08:00

Before we really get started, it is entirely possible to mess up your Vista install very royally if you don't know what you are doing. We recommend that only power users or those on the level of Sys Admins attempt these steps. Proceed at your own risk and always create a restore point before you modify any part of the system. All the programs used for purposes of this post are freeware

How To Speed Up A Slow Computer

2008-12-06T04:55:00.002-08:00

First of all in the bottom right hand corner of your computer if you see alot of icons start up there when you first start your computer then this is for you if you don't know already how to get rid of em.Press your Start Button (bottom left) and go to "run"now type in: msconfignow you will get a box that pops up and will tell you bunch of stuff don't mess with anything else other than what I

How to Speedup Browsing Folders

2008-12-06T04:55:00.001-08:00

You may have noticed that everytime you open my computer to browse folders that there is a slight delay. This is because Windows XP automatically searches for network files and printers when you open Windows explorer. To stop XP from doing this follow the instructions below.1. Open My Computer2. Click on Tools menu3. Click on Folder Options4. Click on the View tab.5. Uncheck the Automatically

Lost your Windows password? Here’s what you can do to get around

2008-12-06T04:54:00.001-08:00

Due to the security features built into Windows XP, it is virtually impossible to get back into the system without the password.You have several options to try and get around this problem.If you have access to another user account with administrator rights, you can use that account to change the password of the account that is locked out. You can also use the default Administrator account that is

Enable Auto Login - Windows XP

2008-12-06T04:53:00.001-08:00

Below are the procedure for XP Auto login :Start -> Run type regedit then click OKLocate the following registry entry:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinlogonIn Right Side Pane :Double-click on DefaultUserName then type your user name as value and click OKDouble-click on DefaultPassword then type your password as value and click OKIf there is no entry like

How to remove Virus from USB Drives

2008-12-06T04:49:00.001-08:00

One of the ways by which a virus can infect your PC is through USB/Pen drives. Common viruses such as ’Ravmon’ , ‘New Folder.exe’, ‘Orkut is banned’ etc are spreading through USB drives. Most anti virus programs are unable to detect them and even if they do, in most cases they are unable to delete the file, only quarantine it. Here are the things which you can do if you want to remove such

Set Multiple Home Pages In Firefox

2008-12-06T04:48:00.001-08:00

Did you people ever wish to set-up multiple home pages in Firefox ? I yes, then you are at the right place. So here’s the way to do this little but useful little trick. Suppose you would like to set Orkut, Google and my blog as your homepages. Then try this tweak in Firefox to set multiple homepages. This is what you should do : Goto Tools>Options>Main In the When Firefox starts drop down menu

Disable USB Ports

2008-12-06T04:46:00.000-08:00

Here is a way to disable USB ports in an Active Directory DomainIn Active Directory Users and Computers, open an existing GPO or create a new one and open it. Use the security settings of that GPO to specify which computers it affects.In that GPO, go to Computer Configuration – Windows Settings – Security Settings – File System and create a new entry (right-click File System and select Add File).

MicroAdobe PDF Editor v5.4

2008-12-06T04:45:00.000-08:00

MicroAdobe PDF Editor is a professional software for editing PDF. You can new and edit PDF file just like operating Mircosoft Office Word. It also can be used for editing table, plug-in image and making hyperlink. Moreover, it supports BookMark and page browser and allows you to import word(.doc), Html, Rtf file.Features:You can import Office Word( DOC), RTF, TXT, HTML, XML.You can Export Office

How To Uninstall GrooveMonitor.exe

2008-12-06T04:44:00.001-08:00

GrooveMonitor is a service utility that tracks groove behavour and creates reports for error reporting to MS (what else does it report?). It loads on startup. It gets installed when you install Office 2007. However it doesn't get uninstalled when you uninstall Office 2007. GrooveMonitor starts upon Windows startup (via registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Yahoo Messenger Shortcut Keys

2008-12-06T04:41:00.000-08:00

Yahoo Messenger is one of the most user IM clients in the world, and many users use it for to IM at work, IM with friends and family and more. Yahoo messenger has several shortcut keys, using which you can buzz a person, add emoticon/smileys to your messages and more.I have already Posted How to Chat With Multiple IDs In Yahoo Messenger and Keyboard Shortcuts.These Shortcut Keys will help you to

Internet Explorer 8. V.8.0.6(Portable)

2008-12-06T04:36:00.000-08:00

This is the second public beta Internet Explorer 8. There are many improvements that are included in this public beta, which makes Internet Explorer 8 more secure.InPrivate Browsing, Delete Browsing History, InPrivate Blocking and InPrivate Subscriptions are in fact the new privacy options added to IE8 Beta 2. While ultimately praised as features associated with users accessing adult content

Restore Deleted Pictures Erased From Any Memory SD Card

2008-12-06T04:32:00.000-08:00

We live in a world where digital cameras have become something totally irreplaceable in our every day lives. We rely on them just like we do on mobile phones. We rely on them to take and store our pictures and precious moments in the camera memory cards.However, what happens when these memory cards become damaged, corrupt or we accidentally format the sd card? If we delete these pictures from the

Upgrade Your Computer to Get Better Performance

2008-12-06T04:31:00.001-08:00

If your computer has been running slower than you like, or you have been dealing with poor performance and lots of crashes, it might be time for an upgrade. New programs and games with a higher demand on system resources mean that older computers aren’t always up to the task.However, before you go out to get a new machine, think about upgrading. Almost every kind of computer can be upgraded to

Emergence of USB Memory Sticks

2008-12-06T04:30:00.000-08:00

The rapid emergence of USB memory sticks has taken the market by surprise. The technology and flexibility of the USB portable devices is increasing on a massive scale. Approximately 116 million of these devices were shipped by manufacturers in 2006. This is an increase of over 25 percent from the preceding year. In 2007, experts predicted the sales of removable memory sticks to increase by almost

How to Install a Hard Drive

2008-12-06T04:29:00.001-08:00

DECIDING ON A NEW HARD DRIVEInstalling a new hard drive is a pretty simple task and the actual install only takes a few minutes to complete. The first thing to be done in this process is purchase the new hard drive and make sure that it is compatible with your system this can be done by consulting your motherboard manual and your operating systems guidelines on what hard drives are compatible.