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Using a drive adapter or docking station to access a drive
In this article, I discuss using a drive adapter or docking station to access a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Drive (SSD) or CD/DVD drive.

251 page

Security and your computer
In this article, I show a few ways to improve your computers security.

151 page

How to perform a clean Windows 10 installation
In this article, I show how to perform a clean, fresh installation of Windows 10.

261 page

Use the Microsoft Update Catalog to find and install Windows drivers and updates
In this article, I show how to find and install Microsoft drivers, hotfixes and software updates using the Microsoft Update Catalog.

131 page

How to manually install the Windows 10 Creators Update
In this article, I show how to manually install the Windows 10 Creators Update.

241 page

Another Android smartphone upgrade
In this article, I discuss my recent experience upgrading from one Android smartphone to another.

091 page

Should you repair or upgrade your computer or just get a new one
In this article, I discuss whether to repair or upgrade an existing computer or just go ahead and replace it with a new one.

281 page

How to setup Family Safety for Windows 10 using Microsoft accounts
In this article, I discuss using Microsoft accounts for setting up Family Safety in Windows 10.

131 page

Manage Mac disks inside of Windows with MacDrive
In this article, I talk about using MacDrive to manage Mac formatted disks on a Windows based computer.

311 page

Inside the Windows 10 Control Panel
In this article, I discuss the Control Panel inside of Windows 10.

121 page

See what your drive contains with Space Sniffer
In this article, I show how to visually see all of the files and folders on a drive with Space Sniffer.

2012

011 page

Sync data between your PC and smartphone with CompanionLink
In this article, I discuss synchronizing personal data between your PC and smartphone with CompanionLink.

271 page

Packt Publishing Technical & IT Book and eBook Store reaches 1000 titles
In this article, I spotlight Packt Publishing Technical & IT Book and eBook Store for reaching 1000 titles.

161 page

Resetting your network adapter in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to reset a network adapter in Windows 8 using a Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

061 page

Store, access and share your files on the cloud for free with Google Drive
In this article, I talk about synchronizing files across multiple devices for free with Google Drive.

231 page

Convert your videos to different formats easily with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe
In this article, I talk about converting videos to various different formats with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe.

151 page

Play movies, read a book or listen to music from the cloud with Google Play
In this article, I talk about streaming movies, books and music from the cloud with Google Play.

021 page

Try Windows 8 for free with Windows 8 Consumer Preview
In this article, I discuss the Windows 8 Consumer Preview with the Desktop and Metro interfaces.

171 page

Perform advanced disk defragmentation with Defraggler from Piriform
In this article, I show how to perform advanced disk defragmentation with Defraggler from Piriform.

061 page

Check the protected system files in Windows with System File Checker
In this article, I show how to check for corrupt system files with System File Checker inside of Windows XP. Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows Vista and Windows 7
In this article, I show how to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

171 page

Using the Microsoft Web Platform to create web apps and websites
In this article, I discuss using the Microsoft Web Platform to create web apps and websites.

181 page

Clean up and optimize your computer for free with CCleaner
In this article, I talk about cleaning up and optimizing your computer for free with CCleaner.

061 page

Create stunning graphics and edit images for free with GIMP
In this article, I talk about some of the features of the free image manipulation program GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program).

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Optimize your website for free with the Search Engine Optimization Toolkit from Microsoft
In this article, I talk about optimizing your website for search engines for free with the SEO Toolkit from Microsoft.

211 page

Troubleshoot your computer and more for free with Sysinternals Suite from Microsoft
In this article, I discuss the free utilities included in the Sysinternals Suite from Microsoft.

071 page

Manage e-mail, sync files and more for free with Windows Live Essentials 2011
In this article, I discuss Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Mesh and other free programs in Windows Live Essentials 2011.

291 page

Use your voice to operate your computer with Speech Recognition in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to operate your computer with the Speech Recognition program that comes with Windows 8.

161 page

Using Task Scheduler in Windows 8
In this article, I talk about using Task Scheduler inside of Windows 8 to automate system tasks.

111 page

Clean up your hard drive in Windows 8 with Disk Cleanup
In this article, I show how using Disk Cleanup in Windows 8 can clean up your hard drive and free up some space.

091 page

How to create a shortcut on the Desktop and Start menu in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to quickly create a shortcut on the Desktop and Start menu in Windows 8.

301 page

Make items on the screen appear bigger in Windows 8 with Magnifier
In this article, I show how to zoom in and out of your Windows 8 display with Magnifier.

291 page

Hear text read aloud in Windows 8 with Narrator
In this article, I show how to hear text read aloud with Narrator in Windows 8

221 page

Back up your files in Windows 8 with File History
In this article, I show how to use File History (the replacement for Backup and Restore) in Windows 8.

191 page

Defragment and Optimize your hard drive in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to defragment and optimize your hard drive in of Windows 8.

181 page

Check your hard drive for errors in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to check your hard drive for errors in Windows 8.

171 page

How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows 8.

191 page

Windows logo key shortcuts for Windows 8
In this article, I list the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key.

071 page

Mix static and dynamic video elements with Microsoft Research Cliplets
In this article, I show how to mix static and dynamic elements from a video clip with Microsoft Research Cliplets.

231 page

Using touch commands in Windows 8 with a keyboard and mouse
In this article, I show how to use the touch based commands inside of Windows 8 Preview Release with a keyboard and mouse.

101 page

How to dual-boot with Windows 7 and Windows 8
In this article, I show how to dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the same computer.

091 page

View everything in the Control Panel in one folder in Windows 8
In this article, I show how to display the complete contains of the Control Panel in one folder inside of Windows 8.

2011

261 page

Streaming music from the cloud for free with Google Music
In this article, I discuss streaming music from the cloud with Google Music for free.

161 page

Learn to build and deploy Android apps with the Google App Inventor book
In this article, I discuss the Google App Inventor book by Ralph Roberts

061 page

Run another OS on top of your existing OS for free with Oracle VirtualBox
In this article, I discuss using Oracle VirtualBox to run another operating system on top of your existing operating system.

021 page

Run Android OS on your netbook, laptop or personal computer with Android-x86
In this article, I discuss running the Android operating system on a netbook, laptop or pc with Android-x86.

221 page

Try Windows 8 for free with Windows 8 Developer Preview
In this article, I discuss the free Windows 8 Developer Preview.

171 page

Create Android apps with Google App Inventor for Android
In this article, I discuss creating Android apps with the Google App Inventor for Android.

081 page

Calling on the cloud with Google Voice
In this article, I discuss making calls with Google Voice.

261 page

Stitching panoramic images for the web with Microsoft Research HD View
In this article, I discuss creating panoramic images for the web with Microsoft Research HD View.

241 page

Drafting on the cloud with AutoCAD WS
In this article, I discuss mobile drafting with AutoCAD WS.

171 page

Draw on your Android device with Autodesk SketchBook Mobile for Android
In this article, I talk about the Autodesk SketchBook Mobile for Android app.

091 page

Get scanned with a QR Code
In this article, I discuss QR (Quick Response) codes.

311 page

Play your music anywhere with the Amazon Cloud Player for Web and Android
In this article, I discuss the Amazon Cloud Player for Web & Android.

231 page

Shop for Android apps with Amazon Appstore for Android
In this article, I talk about the Amazon Appstore for Android.

061 page

A computer that randomly and frequently freezes up
In this article, I talk about a computer that randomly freezes up when you move the mouse.

161 page

Be more productive in your office for free with OpenOffice 3
In this article, I discuss the free office suite OpenOffice.org.

021 page

Google opens web based Android Market
In this article, I talk about Google's web based version of the Android Market.

181 page

How to clean the dust out of your computer
In this article, I show how to clean out the dust out of your computer.

271 page

Improve the performance of Windows 7 and Windows Vista with ReadyBoost
In this article, I discuss how to improve performance in Windows 7 and Windows Vista with ReadyBoost.

061 page

Create your own device or gadget with Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer
In this article, I discuss creating your own electronic device using the Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer.

211 page

Free up more disk space with Windows 7 Disk Cleanup
In this article, I show how to use the Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) utility inside of Windows 7 on demand and as a scheduled task.

091 page

When your motherboard does not save settings it may be time to replace the CMOS battery
In this article, I discuss replacing the CMOS battery on your motherboard.

161 page

Harden / Mitigate the security of your Windows programs with Microsoft EMET
In this article, I discuss hardening program security in Windows with Microsoft's Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit.

201 page

Security made easier with Microsoft Security Essentials 2
In this article, I discuss making security easier with Microsoft Security Essentials Version 2.

281 page

Disable Windows hibernation and free up disk space
In this article, I discuss how to disable Hibernation in Windows and regain the space used by the Hiberfil.sys file.

171 page

Easily create, customize and publish web apps / websites for free with Microsoft WebMatrix
In this article, I discuss using Microsoft's free WebMatrix to create, customize and publish web apps / websites.

251 page

Creating web apps and websites for free with Microsoft Web Platform
In this article, I discuss creating web apps and websites using the Microsoft Web Platform.

121 page

Take your office to the cloud with Microsoft Office Web Apps
In this article, I discuss working on the cloud with Microsoft Office Web Apps

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My favorite left hand Windows keyboard shortcuts
In this article, I discuss my favorite left hand Windows keyboard shortcuts and how create your own Windows keyboard shortcuts.

171 page

Access your programs, files and websites quicker with Pin and Jump Lists in Windows 7
In this article, I discuss using Pin and Jump Lists on the start menu and taskbar in Windows 7.

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Quickly adjust the settings on your Windows 7 laptop / netbook with Windows Mobility Center
In this article, I discuss using the Windows Mobility Center inside of a Windows 7 based laptop / netbook.

261 page

My five favorite free programs of 2011
In this article, I list my five favorite free programs for 2011.

2010

172 pages

Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS Update
In this article, I take a look at the Android 2.2 operating system update.

122 pages

Windows 7 User Account Control (UAC) and Failed Installations
In this article, I explain User Account Control access tokens and failed installations in Windows 7

291 page

Android Gallery 2.1 Force Close issue
I recently had an issue with the Gallery application on my Google Android 2.1. I would get an error message every time I started the Gallery app telling me "Sorry! The application Gallery (process com.collliris.media) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.". Selecting 'Force Close' just put it into a loop. The only way to get out was to press the 'Return' key as the Galley app restarted.The following is the final process I went through to fix this issue:

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Tether your Android's 3G to your pc with PdaNet
When I changed over to the Android, one of the functions I wanted was to use it's 3G data connection with my netbook. I found this great program from June Fabrics Technology called PdaNet. It allows you to tether your Android's 3G without having to do any hacking.

212 pages

Use DejaOffice to sync Outlook with your Android
Synchronize your Android to Microsoft Outlook with DejaOffice

Work with Office files on your Android with Documents To Go
Use Documents To Go to view, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint files and view Adobe PDF files on your Android

182 pages

Synchronize files & folders between devices with SyncToy 2.1
In this article, I show how to sync files and folders with SyncToy from Microsoft

Migrating from a Palm TX to a Google Android
In this article, I show what I needed to do to migrate from a Palm TX to a Google Android

141 page

Use one monitor, keyboard and mouse on multiple computers with a KVM Switch
In this article, I show some of the advantages of using a KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) Switch. Besides the obvious reasons of saving space and money when you have multiple computers in one area, you can also get some great built-in features with them too.

131 page

How to manually eject your computer CD / DVD drive tray
In this article, I show how to use the Eject Pin Hole to manually eject the tray on your computers CD / DVD drive.

162 pages

Using a second monitor on a Netbook
Connecting a second monitor to a Netbook a quite easy. Getting the right aspect ratio, well, it depends on what type of monitor you use. Believe it or not, but I found using a 42" plasma TV the best.

Useful USB devices for your computer
>Some of my favorite devices run through USB ports. Here are just a few.

282 pages

Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows
One of applications you can integrate into Windows Explorer is Image Resizer. With a right click on a picture, you can quickly resize a photo without opening an application.

RAW Image Viewers for Windows
One of applications you can integrate into Windows Explorer is RAW Image Viewer. I am into digital photography and like to organize and work with digital RAW image files in Windows Explorer (much as you can with JPEG images).

241 page

Use Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome/Safari all in one browser with Lunascape
Have you ever come across a web page that requires a function of different web browser? With Lunascape, you can switch browser engines on the fly.

081 page

List everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows 7 in one folder
In this article, I show how to list everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows 7 in one folder.

101 page

List everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows Vista in one folder
In a recent article , I showed how to list everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows 7 in one folder. I had read couple of articles concerning the Windows 7 'GodMode' and I thought I would take look into. I then decided to check and see if this also worked with Windows Vista, and sure enough, it does.

092 pages

My latest e-Holster (2010)
My latest e-Holster modular case system

271 page

Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows XP
As more and more people are moving from Windows XP to Windows 7, I thought I would spotlight a series of articles that I wrote.

031 page

Resetting your network adapter in Windows 7
How to reset your network adapter in Windows 7

141 page

My five favorite Windows tips for maintaining your computer
In this article, I share my five favorite tips for maintaining your Windows based computer.

041 page

Create and track short URL's with Google URL Shortener
In this article I discuss Google's new service, Google URL Shortener.

261 page

Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows 7
In this article, I show how to change the size of the virtual memory / pagefile in Windows 7

211 page

Simple security with Microsoft Security Essentials
In this article, I spotlight simple security with Microsoft Security Essentials.

111 page

Edit digital images and photos with Paint.NET
Edit digital images and photos with the free application Paint.NET

171 page

Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts
Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts (based on Windows 7)

151 page

Using Virtual Machines to run old programs in Windows 7
More and more often I am asked 'How can I get an old program to run on Windows 7?'. I this article, I an going to show one of the uses for Virtual Machines in Windows 7.

061 page

Use Virtual Router Manager to turn your Windows 7 computer into a Wifi Hot Spot
Turn any Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 computer into a Wifi Hot Spot with Virtual Router

291 page

CodePlex - Open Source Project Community hosted by Microsoft
CodePlex is Open Source Project Community hosted by Microsoft. You can use CodePlex to create new projects to share with the world, join others who have already started their own projects, or use the applications on this site and provide feedback.

161 page

Edit more types of text files with Textpad
In this article, I would like to share with you a handy application for text editing called TextPad. If you have ever used Notepad, you will love TextPad.

301 page

Simple drag and drop in Windows 7 with Windows Double Explorer
Make drag and drop simple in Windows 7 with Windows Double Explorer

131 page

My top five favorite Windows 7 features
In this article, I thought I would share my top five favorite Windows 7 features I find most useful

261 page

Resetting your network adapter in Windows Vista
How to reset your network adapter in Windows Vista

111 page

Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows Vista
In this article, I discuss managing the virtual memory in Windows Vista.

211 page

Resetting your network adapter in Windows XP
How to reset your network adapter in Windows XP

031 page

Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows XP
In this article, I show how to manage the Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows XP

2016

281 page

My digital toolbox 2
In this article, I discuss some of my favorite tools that I have in my digital toolbox.

141 page

Troubleshooting Windows Update problems
In this article, I show some of the steps I take to repair Windows Update.

281 page

How to quickly free up space on your hard drive
In this article, I show some of my favorite ways to quickly free up disk space on your computer.

121 page

How to reset Windows 10
In this article, I show how to reset Windows 10 back to the original default installation.

081 page

What is a Bit? What is a Byte?
In this article, I discuss what a Bit and a Byte are and how megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, 32-bit and 64-bit are all related.

181 page

How to setup a mobile hotspot inside of Windows 10
In this article, I show how to create a mobile (Wi-Fi) hotspot inside of Windows 10.

071 page

How to clean up an old joystick or game controller
In this article, I show how to clean up a PC joystick or gamepad.

271 page

Navigating Windows 10
In this article, I discuss some of my favorite ways to navigate Windows 10.

161 page

Download old software and play old video games at the Internet Archive
In this article, I check out the free software, games, videos, images and ebooks over at the Internet Archive.

031 page

How to create ISO files from your software disks
In this article, I discuss creating and using ISO files from your software CD's and DVD's

181 page

How to use DOSBox to run old DOS games and programs
In this article. I show how to run DOS based games and programs using DOSBox.

061 page

How to use Libraries in Windows 10
In this article, I show how to use and customize Libraries inside of Windows 10.

211 page

Manage your Windows computer with the Microsoft Management Console
In this article, I show how to make it easier to access some of Windows built-in programs with the Microsoft Management Console.

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Using special font characters in Windows with Character Map
In this article, I show how to insert special font characters into Windows programs using Character Map.

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