Windows
Feed Crier
The way that we receive information has changed quite a bit over the years. Newspapers used to be the standard, but as television became more popular, people began to migrate over to the Idiot Box. When the Internet first came along, the public was impressed with the speed at which we could receive news, but [...]
Google Debuts The New Blogger
A couple of remarks… First of all, I commented in my last column about Microsoft’s Windows Live Writer beta, which I’m using to compose this and like a lot. However, I may have misled you about the size of the program.
Avoid Internet Attacks
Once you connect to the Internet, your computer becomes vulnerable to Internet attacks. If you use Internet Explorer as your Web browser, it has numerous features that you can use to protect your computer against Internet attacks and harmful viruses. Even though the Web browser includes these security features, your efforts to secure your computer [...]
Create Multiple Local GPOs In Windows Vista
Windows 2000 and XP only support a single local Group Policy Object (GPO). One of the really nifty features in Windows Vista is that you can create multiple local GPOs. This means that you can create local GPOs for different users that log on to the computer. To create multiple local GPOs in Windows Vista: [...]
Cruise Ship, Ahoy!
I’m not going on a “geek cruise,” so to speak – but my cruise time will be relatively geeked-out. There’s broadband connectivity on the designated Holland America cruise liner! I’ll be plugging away on an unplugged (wireless) connection, staying plugged into the Internet thanks to Pluggd. Yes, I offered simple sponsorship to anybody who could [...]
DU Meter
DU Meter is a powerful and user-friendly tool that enables you to use your Internet connection more efficiently. DU Meter shows you how much of your full bandwidth potential is actually utilized at any given point, either by displaying a real-time graph, numerical display, or both. It works with dial-up, ISDN, DSL, cable modems, and [...]
ServiWin v1.30
ServiWin displays a list of all installed drivers and services, along with their status, startup type, file version and other details of interest. You can also control the status by starting stopping or restarting a selected item, or change the startup type.
Rminder
Most of us lead very busy lives, and sometimes, if you get too caught up in the hustle and bustle, you can almost forget to stop and take a deep breath. It’s a shame that so many of us are dealing with an inordinate amount of stress, but that can be a part of this [...]
How Much RAM Do I Really Need?
Kristin asks: When buying a new computer, how do I know how much RAM I should buy? This very important question has been at the foundation of the computer buying process since the introduction of the personal computer. The fact that computers are now truly personal means that who you are and what you use [...]
Using Keystrokes In Internet Explorer
Some of us prefer to use our mouse while others prefer to use the keyboard. All the tasks you perform in Internet Explorer can be done using the mouse or using different keystrokes. Sometimes it’s actually faster using the keystrokes once you have them down. Two of the most frequently used buttons in Internet Explorer [...]
