How-To Guides Archives - Page 11 of 16

Tweak Windows Auto-Tuning Network

Alan McCloskeyMar 5, 2008August 2, 20140

Once again, Microsoft thinks it can solve all of your problems by being smarter than you are. Unfortunately, some of the “automatic tuning” features of Vista

Run System Restore from the Command Line

Alan McCloskeyMar 4, 2008June 26, 20147

It sometimes happens that you install some new hardware or program which then wreaks havoc on your computer. You may experience unusual program crashes or

Clear IE From Command Line

Alan McCloskeyFeb 24, 2008August 2, 20140

There’s lots of little files accumulating on your computer… like bacteria. Every time you browse the interenet, little bits of data are saved onto your

Add ‘My Computer’ to Windows Taskbar

Alan McCloskeyFeb 14, 2008August 2, 20140

Many of us like to have the quickest possible route to our commonly used folders. Even though nearly everything is accessible via the Start Menu,

Speed up Internet Explorer

Alan McCloskeyJan 21, 2008June 26, 20142

According to industry standards, your web browser is only allowed to download two files at a time from any server. By default, both Firefox and

Just Say No To SuperFetch

Alan McCloskeyJan 11, 2008August 2, 201416

If you’re using Windows Vista, then you’ve probably noticed the new memory requirements. In Windows XP you could get away with 1GB of memory, with 2GB

RAID Technology Explained

Guest WriterDec 4, 2007November 28, 20140

RAID generally allows data to be written to multiple hard disk drives so that a failure of any one drive in the array does not

Fur Elise on Windows?

Alan McCloskeyNov 27, 2007June 21, 20140

Grant found this interesting bit of info on Microsoft’s support site: http://support.microsoft.com//default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;261186 SUMMARY <script type=text/javascript>loadTOCNode(1, ‘summary’);</script> During normal operation or in Safe mode, your

Record XM Radio on Media Center

Alan McCloskeyNov 20, 2007August 2, 20140

When XM Radio first came out, they featured a radio that connected directly to your PC. This wonder allowed you to capture the audio stream directly to

Enable 4GB Memory on Windows

Alan McCloskeyOct 30, 2007August 2, 201453

Even though Vista runs on 1GB of RAM, 2GB is a lot better, and you should enable 4GB memory on Windows to unleash its potential.

Prevent CHKDSK From Running at Boot

Alan McCloskeyOct 25, 2007August 2, 201410

Sometimes you can't fix your hard drive because you cannot get exclusive access to the drive. Here's how to prevent CHKDSK from running at boot.

How to Connect an X-Arcade Controller to your Xbox 360

Alan McCloskeyOct 11, 2007November 28, 201411

Extreme retro gamers have discovered that a quality arcade stick delivers a true “arcade feel” to their classic video games. The X-Arcade Tankstick is currently

Correct Lens Distortion with Photoshop

Alan McCloskeySep 25, 2007August 2, 20140

Lens distortion can be a combination of different factors, and nearly every lens has it. Cheap lenses can have some amount of Chromatic Abberation, which

Trim Vista’s Bloated Window Borders

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2007June 27, 20140

There’s no doubt that Windows Vista’s visuals are a huge improvement over XP, but it seems like Microsoft wanted to show it off a little

5 Ways to Back Up Your Data

Guest WriterSep 20, 2007November 28, 20140

The data on your hard drive is the most critical item inside your computer, and the only item which can not be replaced. It may