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Windows Vista is a powerful and versatile operating system from Microsoft. With time and practice, it can be used to complete all sorts of important tasks. But first you must take care of the basics, such as setting up the date and time... more »
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Personal PC's come with a default text program called "Notepad." This program comes with its own defaults and many users do not realize you can change them. Change the font's style and size on windows notepad to the text you prefer. Change the ... more »
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Sometimes, image files on your computer open with a program that you don't prefer or just don't like. If you have Administrator privileges on your computer, follow these tips to change the default program used to display your images files... more »
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How to change the password to a alternate user account without knowing the password from command prompt!!!.. more »
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The refresh frequency of your monitor refers to the times each second that your computer’s video board “redraws” the screen. A higher refresh frequency causes less strain on your eyes. These steps will show you how to change the refresh frequency ... more »
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There are several reasons why you may want to change your IP address. Fortunately, this is something that the end user can usually accomplish without a lot of hassle. The exact method will vary, depending on how the system is set up. Here are ... more »
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this can be used if your ip has been banned from a game server , or if your ip gets blocked , or you simply want to change it i have tried this both windows xp and vista and it has worked.. more »
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Screen savers conceal a computer screen when it's not in use. More than a functional tool, screen savers also share a bit of your personality by showing what interests people most. Customize your computer by changing your Windows default screen ... more »
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this is to help you choose the right laptop,to fit your life... more »
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As the Windows operating systems have become increasingly complex and space consuming, the ease with which users can keep track of what is going on at the lower level of the operating system has also increased in difficulty. The complexity of the ... more »
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Is your computer running slower than it used to? Are you tired of having to dig through hundreds of files to find what you're looking for? This article will show you the basic steps to cleaning up your hard drive to make your computer usage ... more »
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Microsoft Paint has color enhancement capabilities that even novice computer users can master. As a standard Windows program, chances are you already have it installed on your computer. Whether you want to brighten up a photo or colorize your own ... more »
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This is how you configure an exchange email account in Outlook... more »
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Configuring the registry to run an application at startup may sound complicated, but you can easily perform this task with only a few easy steps. This process will allow you to debug your application faster in order to avoid having to manually ... more »
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Despite a disagreement on the way to handle code rights, Linux and Windows have a lot of options when working together. You can use the “rdesktop” program in Linux to connect to any Window PC with the Remote Desktop Protocol enabled. These steps ... more »
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Here you can leran how to convert file system fat32 to ntfs... more »
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To convert your drive or partition from fat32 to ntfs.. more »
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It can be helpful to copy MS-DOS text if you are using it for IT reasons. You might have read or learned how to copy text from a “Command Prompt” window using your mouse. Another way to copy this text is by using your keyboard. These steps will ... more »
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If you often work with the command prompt within Windows, or with DOS applications that run in Windows, you don't need to settle for the same old boring white text on black background. It's easy to customize your Windows command prompt and save ... more »
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Users can create folders several ways in Windows and the following steps will describe some of the most common ones. A folder can be created within any existing folder, even the desktop. Be sure to note the location of the folder you are creating ... more »
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A hardware profile tells Windows which devices to start or which settings to use when you turn on your computer. If you are logged on as an administrator or member of the administrators group, you can create a hardware profile. These steps will ... more »
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Microsoft Windows XP operating system permits the creation of a user account for each person sharing a computer. Each user account can be customized for screen appearance, settings and privacy. Windows XP allows for an unlimited number of user ... more »
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Using Excel you can create a simple report that you can use in many different ways - to summarize data, make a chart, show grouping, filter data and sort data. Beginners often do these separately but it is actually easier using a report format ... more »
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With Microsoft's Vista, you can change the background on the desktop, choose a picture for your user account, set your screensaver and change the colors and theme of your desktop. You can also create your own Vista icons to further customize the ... more »
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Acronis True Image features an easy to use interface that allows you to create a backup image of your hard drive quickly and easily. If you ever have a problem with your hard drive or Windows, your data will be safely backed up and you'll be able ... more »