Windows
Disable Startup Programs Using MSCONFIG In Windows Vista
Installing many different programs can eventually slow down your computer. Over time you may notice that your computer is very slow at start up. This may be due to the fact that many or some of your programs are configured to start automatically when your computer starts up. And this will definitely slow the start [...]
Start Explorer In A Different Folder In Windows Vista
If you use the Windows Explorer shortcut on your Start Menu, you probably notice that it always opens in the same window. For example, if you use Windows Vista, Windows Explorer always opens to the Documents folder. If you find this to be an annoyance, Explorer always opening to the Documents folder, you can configure [...]
Installing Java For Security Updates
How much of a security risk is it to not update your Java Runtime Environment? Well, it’s definitely a good idea to always update. Usually, an update addresses a security issue. A Java Runtime Environment is an application you install to your computer that allows you to run programs that were coded in Java, or [...]
A Little Of 'Dis And A Little Of .DAT
Jason T. has a common frustration: This evening I was deleting some old files on my computer to make room for some video editing. Normally the first place I go to delete old files is the “Temporary Internet Files” folder because I watch a lot of video content on the Internet, so this folder gets [...]
MySpeed PC Lite v2a
MySpeed PC accurately measures your Internet connection to speed test servers in the US or UK. Get an easy-to-understand analysis of your connection bandwidth including download and upload speeds; easily email your test results to your ISP or help desk technician. MySpeed PC also reports your connection quality, or the consistency of your download capacity, [...]
SkreemR
Down to this day, one of my favorite things to do on the computer is listen to audio. Whether it’s music, podcasts, or anything else for that matter, there’s so much to hear online these days that it would take countless lifetimes just to come close to hearing the majority of it. Therefore, the problem [...]
The Dangers Of File Sharing
Q: My son is going to his first year at a major university and is an avid file swapping user. How concerned should I be about him getting into trouble at school if he continues using these questionable services?- Julian A: File sharing networks that allow users to share songs, video, software or any kind [...]
Troubleshooting Adobe Acrobat 8 Problems
Chris | Live Tech Support | Video Help | Add to iTunes Alex has called in with a problem regarding Adobe Acrobat Pro 8. Unfortunately, it’s not one I’ve heard of or come across. It may be a situation where he has to wait for an update from Adobe. Every time Alex starts up his [...]
Usenet Is Still Useful
Okay, so someone asked me about Usenet the other day – and I waxed nostalgic on what it used to be. In my mind, that’s still what it is. CJ (AKA Bahumatneo) was a little disappointed in me… I am an avid watcher of your videos on YouTube and I was kinda disappointed in the [...]
Easy Sweeper v1.0
Even the largest hard disks can start to fill up when you use your computer over the course of many weeks or months. With each application you use, software installation, and Web site visit, garbage files are generated on your computer, some of which can linger for years. Using the standard uninstall, defragmentation, and disk [...]
