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Handy hints that will come in useful when using Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP.
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Vista Codecs
Vista Codecs
Author: Ian Cunningham
Published on: 28-01-2008
Views: 18231
A roundup of the best codec options available for Windows Vista.

 

Vista Power Options
Vista Power Options
Author: Muckshifter
Published on: 29-05-2007
Views: 21100
You may not have a Laptop, but for some reason Microsoft seem to think we all have one, and accordingly, set our Power Options to match. Follow this easy guide to find out how to set your Desktop PC to some sort of normality.

 

Configuring Windows XP
Configuring Windows XP
Author: Techy
Published on: 20-03-2005
Views: 53012
Windows XP is the most adaptable and “tweakable” operating system that Microsoft have released to date. It can be configured in many different ways to perform many different tasks.

 

Protection against Adware and Spyware
Protection against Adware and Spyware
Author: muckshifter
Published on: 15-03-2005
Views: 33929
First, let me make my opinion clear: The installation of adware should be illegal and harshly punished. Adware has exploded because it offers big economic incentives for its sponsors.

 

Windows XP Backups
Windows XP Backups
Author: Ian Cunningham
Published on: 20-06-2004
Views: 54840
One of the most important rules to learn when using a computer, and especially when storing data on a computer, is to always keep backups.

 

Free Old Games for Your New PC
Free Old Games for Your New PC
Author: Matt Jason H
Published on: 23-10-2003
Views: 127990
In this guide I'm going to show you how to get your old DOS/3.1/Win95 games working on your newer Win2000/XP machine and how to 'emulate' them if needed.

 

Disabling Messenger Service Pop-ups
Disabling Messenger Service Pop-ups
Author: Matt Jason H
Published on: 20-09-2003
Views: 28269
Do those annoying 'Messenger Service' pop-ups keep interrupting your work and games on your Windows ME/2000/XP machine? This article shows you how to disable them without buying any software.

 

Windows Key Shortcuts
Windows Key Shortcuts
Author: Ian Cunningham
Published on: 23-02-2003
Views: 7063
You have probably wondered what the Windows key on your keyboard actually does apart from accessing the start menu, this article shows you the shortcuts it can perform.

 

Tweak the DOS box in XP
Tweak the DOS box in XP
Author: muckshifter
Published on: 23-02-2003
Views: 11883
Sometimes you need to run the DOS-style command prompt … for instance, when you want to use some of the stripped-down commands that XP includes. For a full use-with-care listing, create a shortcut.

 

Clever ways with Send To
Clever ways with Send To
Author: muckshifter
Published on: 23-02-2003
Views: 7357
One of the real Windows goodies is the Send To list in the pop-up menu when you right-click a file or an Icon. As it stands, the Send To options include some useful standards.