Uninstalling Windows Software

There most likely will come a time when you will need to remove some software off of your computer. Maybe it will be a case of you not needing the software anymore… Read More
32 bit vs. 64 bit Versions of Windows

32 bit vs. 64 bit Versions of Windows

Starting with Windows XP, Microsoft started offering a 64 bit version of its operating system. Unfortunately the 64 bit version of Windows XP didn’t have much success thanks to the lack of… Read More
Windows Local Security Policy Settings

Windows Local Security Policy Settings

Windows 2000 and higher versions allow you to adjust the local security settings for a particular computer. If the computer was part of a domain on a network then these settings would… Read More
The Action Can't be Completed Because the Folder or a File in it is Open in Another Program

The Action Can’t be Completed Because the Folder or a File in it is Open in Another Program Message

Computers are always renaming, moving and deleting files and most of the time the process goes pretty smoothly. But sometimes there are reasons why you can’t do this, for example if you… Read More

Start a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows

As Microsoft comes out with new versions of Windows and you replace your computer or upgrade your version of Windows you will most likely still need to run your older software. This… Read More
Windows Editions and Features

Windows Editions and Features

The Windows operating system has been around since the mid 80s and many people have never used a computer with anything else but Windows installed on it. Some people don’t even know… Read More

Windows File Management

Knowing how to manage your files will make you a more efficient Windows user One of the most important things to learn how to do with your computer is to learn how… Read More
Windows God Mode

Windows God Mode

Windows comes with many tools and utilities to do a variety of things such as performing backups, defragmenting your hard drive, changing your default programs, adding printers and so on. If you… Read More
Printer Sharing in Windows

Printer Sharing in Windows

Now that many people have multiple computers in their home they are starting to look more into sharing resources like printers rather than buying one for each computer. If your computers at… Read More
Using Windows Disk Cleanup

Using Windows Disk Cleanup

Over time your computer will accumulate “junk” such as temporary internet files, temporary Windows files, temp files from installing and uninstalling software, downloaded program files and so on. After awhile these will… Read More
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