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How to repair Windows 10 by doing an in-place upgrade
How to repair problems with Windows 10 by doing an in-place upgrade to the same or newer version of Windows 10.

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How to get a free Windows 10 upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
If you didn't take advantage of the Get Windows 10 program, here is how you still can get a free Windows 10 upgrade.

181 page

Things to consider when replacing or upgrading computer components
A list of things to consider when replacing or upgrading various computer components.

061 page

How to power reset your laptop computer
If your laptop computer will not start after turning it off or going into sleep mode, then it may need a power reset.

121 page

How to build a computer
In this article, I show the step-by-step process of building a computer.

241 page

How to speed up Windows 10 using ReadyBoost
In this article, I discuss how to use ReadyBoost to improve performance in Windows 10.

131 page

Check your e-mail and more with Mozilla Thunderbird
In this article, I discuss using Mozilla Thunderbird for your e-mail, calendar and task scheduler.

2017

281 page

How to make your computer look and run like brand-new
In this article, I discuss how to get your existing computer looking and running like brand-new.

151 page

What you can do with an ISO file
In this article, I discuss some of the things you can do with ISO image files

301 page

What is the Microsoft Garage?
In this article, I discuss the software that developers are testing out in the Microsoft Garage.

151 page

How to handle a tech scam
In this article, I discuss how to handle both phone and web-based tech scams

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.

251 page

My digital toolbox 3
In this article, I discuss a few of my favorite programs I use on a regular basis from my digital toolbox.

151 page

How to tell if your desktop computer power supply has failed
In this article, I show how to test a desktop computer power supply.

151 page

Things to keep in mind when building a custom-built computer
In this article, I discuss things to keep in mind when building a custom-built computer.

261 page

How to get to and use the Run dialog box in Windows
In this article, I show how to bring up and use the Run dialog box inside of Windows.

281 page

How to add an expansion card to your desktop computer
In this article, I show how add more functionality to your desktop computer by installing an expansion card.

151 page

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.

291 page

Understanding long folder and file names in Windows
In this article, I discuss the maximum length of names for files, folders and paths inside of Windows.

151 page

My four favorite free programs I always recommend
In this article, I discuss my 4 favorite free programs that I always recommend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

311 page

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

311 page

Overlooked features inside of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
In this article, I discuss some of the overlooked new features inside of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

121 page

Understanding Windows 10 updates
In this article, I discuss the two (2) categories of updates (Feature (Version) and Quality (Build)) for Windows 10.

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.

051 page

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).

041 page

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.

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.

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

051 page

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.

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
In this article, I discuss a Force Closed issue with the Android Gallery 2.1.

251 page

Tether your Android's 3G to your pc with PdaNet
In this article, I discuss using PdaNet to tether the 3G data connection on my Android based smartphone.

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

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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.

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