I like a minimal desktop. The search features in Windows are better so I like using that to find what I need. Or, I will organize commonly used shortcuts into the bar at the bottom of the desktop. I have seen people's desktops with dozens of shortcuts on their desktops. They will clutter it up with … [Read more...]

There are times where you would like to show something on your screen to someone. I use this all the time in my tutorials and you may be wondering how I do it. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is using the Print Screen feature in Windows 7. This short article will show you how you can save … [Read more...]

There are certain applications in Windows and ones that you install that need to communicate over the network. In order to do that they will use a TCP/IP port to communicate. Whatever port they use cannot be used by another application or there will be port conflicts and the applications will fail. … [Read more...]

If you have been around computers for any length of time, then you may be familiar with the infamous/notorious blue screen of death (BSOD). This is the screen you would get when the computer would crash, and it was largely a screen full of undecipherable gibberish. You would have to write down any … [Read more...]

You have probably been through this scenario before. You are in the middle of work and are in the zone. You may have a deadline to meet. Suddenly, the power goes out and the Internet goes down. You feel like your work day is done. You have been told that power could be down for quite some time. But, … [Read more...]

There is a little known condition called Computer Vision Syndrome that is caused by using your computer for long periods of time. It has several symptoms. These include headaches, shoulder strain, dried out eyes and blurry vision. The ailment is usually temporary and the symptoms will cease once you … [Read more...]

Gmail is probably the most popular Web based email program available. It gets considerable competition from the likes of Microsoft and Yahoo, but no one denies the ease of use when it comes to Gmail. But, there is one function that many people do not know about that will make the experience even … [Read more...]

Have you ever sent an email to another person requesting they do something? If so, do you wish you could make sure they do not forget about your request. There are times when we send these requests out and people forget. It can be very frustrating. But, there is something you can do to make sure … [Read more...]

Everyday we hear about some a company having its network and data breached. The scary part is it is done to large corporations that we assume have multimillion dollar IT security budgets. We presume them to be impenetrable. The fact is it can happen anywhere. Facing a data breach can be expensive … [Read more...]

PC Optimizer Pro is one of the biggest examples of duping people on the Internet. It is billed a as a free registry cleaner that is advertised with other free downloads. When it gets installed, it will alert you (falsely) with the claim that your computer is infected with all kinds of bugs. Then … [Read more...]