Windows
Configure Automatic Updates Through Group Policy
Automatic Updates can be configured through the Local Group Policy. More experienced users may want to use this method instead using the System Properties dialog box. You can configure Automatic Updates settings through the Local Group Policy using the steps outlined below: Click Start and click Run. Type gpedit.msc and click OK. Expand Computer Configuration. [...]
Adding And Disabling Services In Windows Server 2003
One of the new features of Windows Server 2003 is the disabling of certain services. In Windows 2000 those services that are installed by default during setup are enabled. For security and performance, certain services are now disabled and can be enabled by the administrator as needed. There are a few different ways in which [...]
Bargain Shopping Help
In response to a recent Technobabble article on CompUSA, a Gnomie gnamed Stan sent the following tale of success. It pays to read every bit of Lockergnome: I saw your article for the “CompUSA Midnight Madness” sale late Friday afternoon. I had been really busy at work Friday, and hadn’t had much of a chance [...]
Loan Engine
The Loan Engine is an ActiveX component that provides a complete mathematical engine for finance calculations. It is designed to provide all the features, calculations, and functionality to be a complete and final solution to all finance applications and development projects for any organization. Includes functions for finance, loan, installment credit, repayment of credit, Interest [...]
First10Minutes
When deciding on a movie to rent, you can factor in the opinion of critics, but that’s not always the best decision. What they find to be entertaining may not be what you enjoy, so you have to take their reviews with a grain (or a bottle) of salt. It seems like one of the [...]
Stuff I've Learned
It’s been a few years now since the 9xx versions of Windows. A lot of the folk wisdom we picked up back in the days of thrice-daily reboots has not been passed on to the folks who cut their teeth on XP. Herewith, Uncle Bill’s 7 things to remember when you’re messing around with computers. [...]
BAM! Eliminate SPAM! Part 1
As the title suggests, I am going to embark on a series of articles to reduce the amount of spam that you have to deal with on a daily basis. This issue is not going away any time soon, so it is up to us to mitigate the effect that it has on our daily [...]
Configure Driver Signing Through Group Policy Editor (XP)
Microsoft recommends you only install drivers that have been tested for compatibility with Windows XP. Drivers that have met the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo requirements are digitally signed and safe to install on your computer. You can configure Driver Signing options through the Local Group Policy. Open the Group Policy Editor (click Start, [...]
Multibooting Windows XP
Multibooting is the process of installing two operating systems on a single computer. Since there are some problems that can creep up in a multiboot configuration, there are a few pointers you need to follow. First of all, the order of installation needs to be considered. It is recommended that you install the operating systems [...]
Can I Transfer My Software To My New Machine?
I want to buy a new laptop. Can I transfer the programs from my Dell desktop to the new laptop – things like Microsoft Office, Windows Media, etc. – or do I need to buy this software again? As with so many questions here, the answer starts with “it depends.” It depends on what you [...]
