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Cool Windows XP Themes

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:22:47 -0800

There are thousands of consumers just like yourself that are tired of the monotony of the green and blue designs of Windows XP. However, you now have choices on the designs, because a person will have the capabilities of downloading and implementing new motifs to your operating system which will alter the appearance and allure of Windows XP. Unbeknownst to many users, the reason the majority are doubtful is because they have read or have heard that the downloading process of windows xp themes will take too much time or will involved too many cumbersome steps. But in fact quite the opposite is true, for searching and installing neat themes for Windows XP is a simpler process than one might think.

Microsoft Hammers Out Updates & Fixes

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:51:03 -0800

Microsoft today released the largest EVER batch of security patches - which includes fixes for a record 49 security holes.

These include fixes for older versions of their software as well.

TOP Windows XP Tricks & Secrets

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:59:49 -0800

Here are some of the best and coolest Windows Xp tricks. Learn how to speed up your computer, secret files, editing your pc, and more.

Windows XP Error Checking Tool

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:47:57 -0800

It is a good idea to use the Windows XP error checking tool if you keep getting unexplained error messages or say your computer was shut down in a harmful way. For example an electricity blackout or a pulled cable.

Window XP Tricks Video 1

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:02:42 -0800

In this video you'll learn how to make a folder invisible and how to make a prank virus.

Windows XP Themes

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:53:38 -0800

Ever want to change the look and feel of your Windwows XP? If so here is a great video tutorial that will show you some of the cool choices that are available.

Notice:

The video narrator's mic is pretty crummy so be prepared for poor audio quality, however, this guy knows his stuff and its worth suffering through the bad audio.

Guidelines For Working With The Windows Registry

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:11:25 -0800

Your Windows operating system is dependent on the Windows registry because it contains vital information that is required by your software and hardware to carry out various operations. The registry also contains information on how the system should appear and what should be available to different user accounts on the system.

Steps To Dealing With Windows Errors 616

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:56:04 -0800

Windows errors are a fact of life for most computer users. Although with each new version, Windows has become a more stable operating system, errors may still occur due to one reason or another. Most of the time, it is not the error, but the complex language of the error message that is most frustrating for the user.

50 Percent Increase In Your Computer Speed In Just Five Minutes

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:02:39 -0800

Computer operating speed is of concern to almost everyone. In a recent series of tests PC SPY identified several programs that were responsible for the biggest cause of system performance slow downs.

Number one culprit...

Norton Internet Security which was responsible for slowing down the test computer by a staggering 58 percent.

Here are several other offenders...

Spy On IP Address Using Google Earth

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:45:43 -0800

Wouldn't it be fun to be able to find an IP address and then track it's geolocation with Google Earth? You never know when you might need to see exactly where that IP address is physically located on the planet.

Here is a video that shows the simple steps to locate the IP address and then georeference its location with Google Earth.

How To Save Time Booting Your Computer

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:28:29 -0800

If you're like me you probably get just as frustrated when you boot up your computer because it just seems to take forever. Most of us develop a routine where we turn our computers on and then knowing it's going to take some time busy ourselves with other things.

Here's a way to put an end to all the waiting. In fact, when you press the power switch your computer can now roar to life in just seconds.

By putting your computrer into hibernation mode all the documents and applications that were opened will be exactly the same as they were when you put it into hibernation.

Bottom line:

Now when you start your PC in the moring it's ready almost instantly - NICE!

Speed Up Your XP Wireless Access Point

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:41:42 -0800

Each time you connect to a Wi-Fi hot spot, whether it's in a restaurant or at home, it logs the name of the access point that you connected to in the Windows Preferred Network settings.

If you're like us and you accidentally connect to your neighbor's access point, and then find yourself reconnecting again despite your efforts not to, you need to relocate your neighbors access point listing down in your connection list and move your router to the top.

How To Prevent Windows XP From Rebooting

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:53:28 -0800

If you are like most other Windows XP users you're probably leaving multiple windows open and the information in those windows has not been saved. One of the worst feelings is returning to your computer and finding out that good old XP has downloaded and installed new security updates AND the update required an automatic restart, OUCH!

Or... if you're like me you get tired of the pesky little pop-up window with a countdown that tries to reboot your computer in 15 seconds.

Well, it turns out that a simple edit to the system Registry will stop all this nonsense and will save you from loosing lost data because of an automatic system reboot.

Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT Review at CNET

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:03:23 -0800

CNET has reviewed the Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT and rate it 8 out of 10. they continue to write - "It all adds up to solid mainstream performance, especially for a sub-$200 3D card. The GeForce 7600 GT bested ATI's pricier competition, the Radeon X1800 GTO, on every Half-Life 2: Lost Coast and Doom 3 test resolution. That's impressive considering that ATI's card costs $50 more. On F.E.A.R., the most demanding game in our benchmark suite, the Radeon X1800 GTO came out ahead, at least in single-card mode. When you drop in a second GeForce 7600 GT, though, Nvidia's cards shine. They outpace ATI's Radeon X1800 GTO in CrossFire mode at every resolution on nearly every game test (the two lower-resolution Half-Life 2: Lost Coast tests excepted). That makes two GeForce 7600 GTs a formidable pairing for sheer frame rates, and at less than $400 for two of them, it's also very cost effective."

Top 5 Networked-Attached Storage Devices Reviewed At PC World

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:41:44 -0800

Network storage solutions can be a solid way for you to archive and store precious data. PC World has reviewed 5 of the top network attached storage devices and hear are their conclusions. "Infrant Technologies ReadyNAS NV is the clear winner with a superfast multidrive 1TB NAS and has lots of features, but its RAID configuration limits usable capacity to 660GB."