How To: Boot Windows From a USB Drive
Jul 27All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you’ll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide a secure browser and virus scanner, and lets you take your favorite DVD...
How To Get @msn.com Email Address
May 04There is now a free and simple way to get an @msn.com email address instead of the regular @hotmail.com email address. Previously the only way to get one was to be an MSN subscriber. To get an @msn.com email address just use this link: https://accountservices.passport.net/reg.srf?ns=msn.com&sl=1&lc=1033 Then just register as...
Deleting Undeletable Files
Mar 28We’ve all encountered those “Access Denied” or “Sharing Violation” messages in Windows when trying to delete a file that doesn’t want to be killed. Other roadblocks include “There has been a sharing violation”, “The file is in use by another program or user”, and “Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file...
List of useful Run Commands for Windows XP
Mar 05Here is a list of useful commands that you can run from the Run Command prompt in windows XP. The Run Command prompt itself can be found on the start menu or with the key combination ‘WINDOWS+R’. Accessibility Controls - access.cpl Add Hardware Wizard - hdwwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs - appwiz.cpl Administrative Tools - control admintools Automatic Updates - wuaucpl.cpl Bluetooth...
Firefox Speed Boost for Broadband
Mar 04I just read on a forum that this can really boost Firefox’s speed for broadband users. Until you enable this tweak, you won?t realize how much bandwidth you?re not utilizing when you?re browsing the web: 1.Type about:config into the address bar and press enter. 2. Now alter these entries as follows (just search for them): network.http.max-connections:...
Windows Tip: Disable Error Reporting
Feb 25The ability to report errors and program crashes to Microsoft came to be with the release of Windows XP and Server 2003. If you?re like me, your programs crash whenever you put more pressure on them than they?re designed to take, and you?re sick of telling Windows to keep the crash a secret and not report it to Microsoft. Even if you?d like to report the errors, Windows doesn?t check to see that...