Windows
Whack A Mole Or Block A Pop Up?
“I’m so sick of the pop ups on my computer,” she complained. “Some days, I dread turning it on at all.” Her complaint came as no surprise. Unprotected PCs are pop up magnets… whether they’re popping from honest Web sites in search of additional revenues or spawned by unscrupulous spyware operators out to scam the [...]
News From the Front Lines
Some of you may have been wondering what happened to me. I’m sure there was a certain amount of speculation along the lines of “I wonder which company took him out?” Unfortunately for them, I’m right here in the Wilds of Deepest Ohio. What has kept me pretty busy is something that a lot of [...]
Get A Legal Copy Of Windows!
Microsoft: Legit Windows Or No Updates (via ZDNet) Aiming to crack down on counterfeit software, Microsoft plans later this year to require customers to verify that their copy of Windows is genuine before downloading security patches and other add-ons to the operating system. Since last fall the company has been testing a tool that can [...]
Powerful Cookies v1.0
Each and every one of us accumulates a slew of files and data from our online travels. Even though we may not intentionally be downloading anything, temporary Internet files, cookies, and other history devices are in place to keep track of where we have been. This issue isn’t only isolated to the Internet; Windows also [...]
Digg
Are you sick of reading what professional technology journalists are telling you? Do you ever feel like reporting your own news or reading about what other likeminded users think is worthwhile? Professionals don’t run the new form of media anymore – you can take a hand in shaping what gets out there, too. If you’re [...]
Dealing With Fonts
Q: I have several fonts that I’ve downloaded to my Windows XP computer, but my problem is that I don’t really know how to install them. Also, I’ve noticed that there are a bunch of fonts referenced in the programs on my computer that I never use. Can I delete some of them?
Instead Of Watching Reruns Of Hollywood Squares…
Yesterday I introduced the 11 key findings of the Kaiser Family Trust study on senior computing. Today let’s consider the results of the report in more detail. I will present some of the findings without a lot of analysis. My interpretation will come in another article. One question that is sure to come up is [...]
Using The 'AT' Command In Windows XP
If you worked with Windows NT, you are probably familiar with the ‘AT’ command that was used to schedule programs to run at a specific time. Windows XP includes a graphical user interface program called Task Scheduler. It provides an easier way of scheduling when your programs should run. However, if you prefer working from [...]
Using MSCONFIG To Change The Boot.ini
The boot.ini file is a hidden read only file. If you change the file attributes, you can edit the file and alter the way that your computer boots. Of course, this should only be performed by experienced users since a simple error can leave your system unbootable. A safer way of editing the boot.ini file [...]
Gates Gives Generously
The founder of Microsoft has surprised the world again with an act of goodwill by donating $750 million to developing countries to pay for wider vaccination programs. That’s right, you read correctly, 750 MILLION dollars. It’s nice to see that some billionaires care about people other than themselves. If you still don’t believe me, read [...]
