Backup and Restore Your Pinned Taskbar Items in Windows 7/8/10
Often-used programs, folders and web pages
Add a Message to the Logon Screen for Users in Windows 7/8/10
Say whatever you want, they have to click OK
Assign Drive Letters to Folders in Windows
We'll show you 3 different methods to try
If there are folders that you access frequently, this post shows you how to quickly access these folders in Windows Explorer without having to enter the full path to the […]
Change the Location of User Folders in Windows
A great way to save space on your main drive
If you have an old computer or a new computer with a small SSD drive as your primary drive, you may need to periodically move data out of the default […]
Quickly Add Date and Time Stamps to an Excel Worksheet
A very common task, add both dynamic and fixed
You can easily change the format of any cell in an Excel worksheet to let the application know what type of data to expect. Two often used formats are the […]
Enable Virtualization (VT-x) in the BIOS
A common task for custom PCs or gaming rigs
In a previous post, we wrote about how to install Mac OS X in VMware Fusion. Often times, running an operating system inside of another operating system, using virtualization software […]
Set up Windows 7/10 to Login Automatically
But also a few words or warning
Although Windows 7/10 offer a level of security not seen in previous versions of the operating system, there are times when it can be annoying to have to login every […]
Set Default Programs in Windows 7/10
Change to the programs you want to use
Windows associates almost every file on your computer with a specific program. For example, Word files with the *.docx file extension are naturally associated with the Word application. However, you […]
Create a Command Prompt Shortcut with Admin Rights in Windows
Handy, but be careful what you run
When you run a command prompt in Windows, it runs in user mode by default and does not have any administrator rights. If you need to execute commands as administrator […]
CPU Processor Comparison – Intel Core i7 vs. i5 vs. i3 – Part 2
Buying advice plus a conclusion
This is part two in our Intel Core processor comparison. Check out Part I of the Intel i-series CPU Comparison. Here, we will be breaking down the top of the […]
CD or DVD Drive Won’t Eject or Open?
Don't use a screwdriver, try these methods
In the past, we have written several posts on how to burn DVD’s, how to burn Windows 7/8/10 discs, and even some stuff on Blu-ray discs. However, we have yet […]
Run VirtualBox from a USB Drive
For those without hard disk space
Running out of hard disk space because of the virtual machines you created for running other operating systems? There is a solution that does not require increasing your internal hard […]
Disable Aero Snap/Snap Assist in Windows 7/8/10
Because some find it very annoying
Starting with Windows 7, Microsoft added Aero Snap, a part of the Aero Desktop experience not found in Windows Vista’s Aero Desktop. With Aero Snap, users can drag any window […]
Block File Downloads in Internet Explorer
An extreme way to prevent malware attacks
Although a somewhat drastic method of protecting your computer, Microsoft makes it possible to disable all downloads in Internet Explorer. There are several situations when disabling downloads in IE provides […]
Disable Meta Refresh in Internet Explorer
For a more secure, less annoying experience
Among the more annoying features of the Internet, the Meta Refresh is an anachronistic relic of the past that seems to persist only as a tool of black hat website […]
Share a Printer from XP to Windows 7/8/10
It's not as simple as it should be
One common problem I have run into with clients is trying to share a printer connected to a Windows XP machine with Windows 7/8/10. There are lots of people out […]
Bridge Network Connections in Windows 7/8/10
Without having to buy extra hardware
Windows provides the capability to connect or bridge two different network types through software. This can eliminate the need to buy a hardware device to connect two disparate networks. This […]
How to Update Xbox 360 without Internet or Xbox Live
There are two different methods to do this
Got an Xbox 360? I’ve had one for a pretty long time and I love it! Like all game consoles, there are occasional updates to add new features such as […]
How to Play 3GP 3G2 Files in Windows Media Player
To watch your old mobile phone movies
Looking for a way to play 3GP or 3G2 files on your computer? If so, there are a couple of ways you can do this. First of all, 3GP files […]