Windows
How to Disable Error Reporting in Windows 7
Growing up, I was always told that nobody likes a snitch. Mimicking a young, shaggy-headed Matt Dillon in Over the Edge, they’d say: “A kid who tells on another kid is a dead kid.” Hall monitors and crossing guards would constantly try and get me to rat out my fellows for transgressions both real and [...]
Five Advantages to Owning an Older PC
It can be difficult to feel good about your computer when you read articles about the latest and greatest technology. Add to that every tech-minded podcast or YouTube channel in the world holding up these expensive and seemingly magical devices in front of you and talking about how great they are. I’ve been there, and [...]
How to Install XP Mode in Windows 7
When it’s 2012 and you’ve gone through the trouble (and paid the cost) of installing Windows 7, you might wonder (and rightfully so) why you might want to use something called an “XP Mode.” After all, when you went through the upgrade process, didn’t you figure that XP was something you’d be leaving behind as [...]
How to Build Websites in Windows 7
SnappyTech, a member of the LockerGnome community at large, inquired about Web development software for Windows. Windows can be an excellent environment for Web development, especially for programmers who enjoy working directly with code. After all, does it really matter what platform you’re using when editing code? What can help are several useful apps that [...]
Can Windows 8 Tablets Compete with the iPad?
Microsoft is putting a lot on the table with the upcoming release of Windows 8. Not only will it be the most significant change to the platform’s UI since Windows 95 first appeared almost twenty years ago, but it also signals the latest in a long history of attempts by Microsoft to get a firm [...]
How to Deal with a Forgotten Windows Password
Nate, a member of the Gnomies community, brought up an interesting question. What do you do when you forget your administrator Windows password? Forgetting your Windows 7 Administrator password can leave you without access to your system, or worse. This could happen out of honest forgetfulness, the result of idiotic roommates with nothing better to [...]
Helpful Windows 7 Shortcuts
For more useful Windows 7 productivity information, check out this free white paper featuring some of the top Windows 7 troubleshooting tips. Knowing how to get by in a Windows environment is something most people have to deal with at the workplace these days. Whether you’re a fan of Windows, OS X, or even Linux, [...]
Could Windows 8 Destroy Microsoft’s Hold on the Enterprise Market?
Microsoft has a firm grip on the world of small business and enterprise computing. Workstations at offices both small and large are typically filled with workstations pre-loaded with one version of Windows or another. While not everyone uses Windows at home, the business world depends on a level of consistency to keep everything running smoothly, [...]
Why Can’t Microsoft Afford a Failure with Windows 8?
Okay, that’s enough. After reading this analysis on InfoWorld (Why Microsoft can afford to lose with Windows 8), I just had to set the record straight. The bottom line? Windows ain’t as important as it used to be, and Microsoft knows it. At least, I hope key people at Microsoft take that into consideration before [...]
How to Set Parental Controls in Windows 7
Windows 7 has a number of useful features that can help PC owners control what a particular user can do, and when they are able to do it. For example, a parent can block games that possess particular elements that may not be conducive to the environment they feel their children should be subjected to. [...]
