Microsoft has finally set a release date for Windows 7 - October 22, 2009!
With the release coming up in just a few months, some of our clients have been asking about upgrade options. Most PCs that are shipping now include a coupon or a code to upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released. Depending…
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What does Google Chrome web browser have that IE8.0 doesn't? THEMES!!!
Google has now released the ability to switch themes in Google Chrome by just clicking 1 button. Currently there are only 29 themes and 90% of them are actually great looking themes.
I am assuming that once widely released to the public they will allow third…
Here are some useful keyboard shortcuts that will help any average every day user on the computer. These shortcuts will help speed up what you do on any windows pc computer.
ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu
ALT+ENTER View properties for the selected item
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they…
Ever been locked out of your computer because you somehow managed to forget your password? Some say ha yeah right, but over time more and more people ask me what do I do if I've forgotten my password? Well there is a very useful trick to remember if you've done the unthinkable.
Depending on the operating…
I know how easy it is for me to fall prey to " Hey, Tech Experts can you take a look at my computer?" Being a tech, you long to show the world how good you are, but be careful. A simple hardware problem can look like an infection, and a serious infection can appear to be…
With the decline is the cost of wireless equipment, and the configuration free installations, more and more people are setting up wireless networks in their homes and businesses. One key configuration that is often missed is security. Is the wireless connection you’re using secure, is your data in jeopardy, and is your identity safe.
You may…
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. These are files that are commonly used by various computer applications within the operating system as well as third-party software programs. Since these DLL files use processes that are common in nature and are frequently used by different software, it makes sense to have these files that can be…
There is currently a huge battle going on in cyber world. While software manufacturers are working overtime to plug loopholes in their products to deny entry to viruses and spyware, it is tough to keep up with new threats that are released almost daily. The anti-malware manufacturers are also consolidating and sharpening their products continuously…
The future of computing is headed for the clouds. Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The name cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol that's often used to represent…
Microsoft has released information on a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 & 7 that could allow hackers to connect remotely.
The security hole was found in an Active X video control player that is used in the browser on Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 systems. The company's older Internet Explorer 6 and 7.0…
When computer errors occur, you may be on your own in solving them. Your only cue may be a strange error message with even stranger codes that are displayed on your computer screen. In these situations, you have two choices in combating this error terror. The first choice may seem easy, just pick up the…
A computer system has several applications running on it at the same time. Many of these applications help you perform various activities, such as creating, managing and saving your documents, worksheets, databases and other important information. Some of these are utilities, such as antivirus and antispyware tools help you keep your computer safe from external…