Windows
Is Metro Good for Desktops?
Adonis, a member of the Gnomies community, asked: “How does Metro impact you? Do you think Metro will be more native to the human eye? Or, will it be another eye sore to the general consumer?” We’ve been taking a close look at Windows 8 over the past several weeks, and one feature in particular [...]
How to Solve Most Printer Issues in Windows 7
While we many folks out there want to believe that we live in a paperless world, we’re not quite there yet. Often, I’ll need to print something in order to hand it to someone I may be meeting in person that doesn’t have a smartphone or enough trust in electronic mail to get the information [...]
How to Improve Your Facebook Experience in Windows 7
Facebook is all over the place, and unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve probably heard more than a few stories about what it can do. Facebook is undoubtedly the biggest and most significant method for people to reconnect and keep updated on what their friends and family are [...]
Where to Find Windows 7 Themes and Desktop Wallpaper
One of the cool things about modern operating systems such as Windows 7 and OS X is that you can change a lot about the look and feel of your experience. Sure, you may not be able to alter all of the desktop components as you can in Linux, but with a fair degree of [...]
Does Game Booster 3 Work?
Nothing is more frustrating to a gamer than hitting a sudden and severe patch of lag while attempting to gun down your foes, rescue the princess, or do just about anything in a game. Low frame rates, unresponsive controls, and muddy gameplay can ruin a player’s experience. If you take part in ladder matches and [...]
Remote Controls Aren’t Just for Televisions Anymore
When someone mentions remote controls, the image that may pop into your head is that of a single device with a bunch of buttons on it that controls your TV, VCR, DVD Player, Blu-Ray, or even your set top box. But, as more people are plugging full-fledged PCs into their living room televisions, the need [...]
How to Roll Back a Driver in Windows 7
Rolling back drivers is something that no one enjoys having to do. In most cases, drivers are rolled back because an update either broke or altered the way a device functions that doesn’t improve the user’s experience. Drivers are small bits of data used to tell the operating system how to properly communicate with a [...]
How to Use Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) in Windows 7
Arguably one of the best features to be introduced in Windows 7 has been the Problem Steps Recorder (PSR). Windows 7 has been out for a while now, though it’s surprising just how few people know that this helpful application actually exists. Essentially, Problem Steps Recorder makes a visual and text-based documentation of everything that [...]
How to Change Your Windows Experience Index Rating
The Windows Experience Index (WEI) rating is one of the biggest tools used by PC retailers to show off the capabilities of computers sitting on the showroom floor. These numbers can look very impressive, especially when you begin to compare the score to similar systems in the store. Unfortunately, this tool can also be used [...]
How Technology Helps People with Disabilities Use Computers
If you’re reading this paragraph without the assistance of special software or hardware, try closing your eyes or turning off your keyboard for a moment. Without certain software or hardware, using a computer can be a very difficult task for anyone with disabilities. Whether you’re visually or physically impaired, the fact is that using technology [...]
