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In this tutorial we will show you a simple and effective way to optimize your startup and hopefully assist you in making your computer run faster. This tutorial works with windows 2000 Service...

In a couple of clicks, you can noticeably improve the quality of your computer's audio!

Chrome is an Internet browser released by Google that offers a minimalist approach to browsing. One of the key features of Google Chrome is the ability to use tab browsing and drag a tab into a...

The default tab setting in your browser may initially point to the browser's home page, a blank page, or a favorite website menu page, depending on what browser you use. There's a slightly...

Computers require electricity to run, so why waste power--and money--by letting them run overnight? In a classroom situation with multiple computers it makes especially good sense to turn all...

Windows Vista added a new way to manage contacts called Windows Contacts. With Windows Contacts, all the contact information for your friends and family becomes part of your operating system,...

Having more than one browser window open at the same time is easier than you might think. If you have ever clicked on a link only to have to arrow back to the last page you were on this article...

Switching quickly between open windows can be accomplished by clicking an icon on the taskbar. However, there is also a keyboard shortcut for completing this action. Additionally, Windows Vista...

The Internet is great for getting many things done; however, there are times that other people will want to use our computers. In the interest of privacy, you should clear the address bar on your...

The Microsoft System Configuration Utility, or MSConfig, is one of the most powerful tools available for troubleshooting performance issues in a Windows-based PC. By using MSConfig to selectively...

Windows Task Manager is a utility provided by Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows you to check currently running programs and processes on your PC. This feature becomes very useful...

Do you know why your computer takes a while to process after you login?? Well a few reasons could be that you don't have enough memory, slow/old processor and in many cases, too many programs try...

It seems that few people know that they can adjust the way their Windows-based computer uses electricity. If you're trying to save green, or trying to go green, here are some steps to reduce the...

I will guide on how to clean up your PC and potentially speed up your PC programs. Many people make mistakes on how to clean up their computer by not knowing how properly or at all.

Few people realize that there are control options on your Windows-based operating system that improve your ability to use your keyboard, sound system, display and mouse. These are quite valuable...

The Windows XP start menu is a shortcut that allows you quicker access to programs as well as command functions without having to navigate through root systems and folders to find them. Many...

Windows Task Manager is a feature of the Microsoft Windows operating system that, once accessed, allows you to view the applications and processes currently running on your computer. It can also...

Microsoft Windows computer and laptops are notorious for being weak on security and extremely slow especially as you install more and more programs that you need and use each day. There are quite...

Microsoft began including the msconfig.exe utility with the release of Windows 98. The general idea is to give Windows users more control over the configuration of their computers. Msconfig is a...

There may be some programs that are easier to read if you raise the size of your font. You could also have issues seeing the screen without larger font. Either way you can change the size of...

You may like the icons on your Windows XP desktop to appear larger for easy viewing. Windows XP comes with a utility for resizing desktop icons. This XP tutorial will show you how to make them...

When connecting to the Internet or a network, it is important to have a firewall enabled to protect your computer against attacks. A firewall is a computer security program that acts as a...

Windows XP/Vista implements a list of permissions associated to each file. Permissions determine specific access rights to a file such as reading from a file, writing to a file and the file...

So the novelty of the flying toasters has worn off, and it's time for a change. Whether you want to look at pictures of the beach and daydream or reminisce with nostalgic images from better times...

The ability to change computer screen brightness is an essential component to optimize a viewing experience; a computer user might often wish to make the screen either brighter, or less intense....

Customizing the Windows taskbar is a novel addition to the Windows operating system. The taskbar can be modified in several different ways including color, icon locations, and themes. For people...

The host name on a Windows XP computer is a unique string of characters that identify it on the network. When you browse the network and view the other computers, the names given to these...

Configuring your IP (Internet protocol) command line in Windows is a convenient way to customize colors, fonts and screen background. For network administrators who use the command line often,...

The Windows operating system that is available from Microsoft includes a feature called Automatic Updates. This feature is designed to periodically check the Microsoft Update site and download any...

Typically, a computer name is useful in networking and allows PCs on the home network to read one another. In setting up a home network, you can change your computer name to something easily...

A firewall is a form of protection for your computer and network. Firewalls prevent or block outside entities from gaining unauthorized access to your computer. The Windows Vista operating system...

Windows Media Player is a popular media player that comes standard on all Windows systems. One of the top players available across the world, Windows Media Player supports audio and video playing,...

Although the default color scheme that ships with Windows XP is fine for many people, others would like to change the colors of the desktop, windows and other elements.

Windows comes preconfigured with many items displaying in the Start menu; sometimes this can be a help and sometimes an annoyance. If you have ever wondered if you can change some of the things...

The AutoPlay feature in Windows XP computers automatically plays the multimedia content that is on a CD, DVD, or other type of media inserted into a computer. For example, when you insert a music...

The page file used in the Windows operating system is utilized as a temporary storage site on a system's hard drive. All data not currently being used by the computer, such as a program loaded...

You may not think much about your Internet settings until you find a need to change something on your computer. You may want to change your privacy settings or the programs you use for your...

An Internet browser's cache can come in handy. It does stores the information of all the websites you have viewed, so the next time you visit a particular site, it will load much quicker. However,...

Windows Task Manager provides various options to the user, including monitoring CPU and memory performance, terminating running processes, and starting, exiting or switching programs. This is a...

By accessing the "Screensaver" tab in the "Display" menu of the "Control Panel," a user can change the computer's screensaver to anything that he has downloaded from the Internet. If you are in a...

While running a computer, there may be various processes running that are wasting memory space and are not vital to the computer's operation. Terminating unnecessary processes and forcing...

Your Windows XP desktop contains many icons that are shortcuts to programs, files and folders on your computer. Occasionally, you might log in to your computer and find missing icons, distorted...

Windows Explorer allows you to easily browse, organize and search folders and files on your hard drive. The default viewing setting hides the file type of common files, removing the letters...

A proxy server protects your identity while you browse the Internet. This tool allows you to log in to a free service using an IP address. From there you are free to surf the Internet, download...

A firewall is a security utility designed to thwart electronic access to a network. Firewalls are absolutely necessary because, without one, your computer is prone to being exposed to Trojans,...

Microsoft Word can be used to make flowcharts by clicking on the "Insert" tab, selecting the "Shapes" button and choosing the flowchart option. Discover ways to drop processes into a flowchart...

In order to make an employee flowchart, use Microsoft Word, click on the "Insert" tab, find shapes, and click on "Process" under the flowchart section. Add text to an employee flow chart with help...

The Windows XP registry is the center of a hard drive. It stores valuable information regarding programs, system devices and system information. Usually, viruses that plague your computer attach...

Start by hitting "Ctrl-Alt-Del" simultaneously. In Windows XP, this will bring up Task Manager. If you have never used Task Manager, it will appear with the "Applications" tab activated....

Some times you will need to see hidden files in windows. Occasionally the properties window will in indicate more disk usage then you would normally expect. This is usually to hidden files on...