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          • How to use DOSBox to run old DOS games and programs
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to run DOS-based games and programs using DOSBox.
        • 01/
        • • 28/1 page
          • My digital toolbox 2
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My favorite tools that I have in my digital toolbox.
          • 14/1 page
          • Troubleshooting Windows Update problems
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Steps you can take to repair Windows Updates.
        • 12/
        • • 28/1 page
          • How to quickly free up space on your hard drive
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My favorite ways to quickly free up disk space on your computer.
          • 12/1 page
          • How to reset Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reset Windows 10 back to the original default installation.
        • 11/
        • • 08/1 page
          • What is a Bit? What is a Byte?
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - What a Bit and a Byte are and how megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, 32-bit, and 64-bit are all related.
          • 18/1 page
          • How to setup a mobile hotspot inside of Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to create a mobile (Wi-Fi) hotspot inside of Windows 10.
        • 09/
        • • 07/1 page
          • How to clean up an old joystick or game controller
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to clean up a PC joystick or gamepad.
          • 27/1 page
          • Navigating Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Some of my favorite ways to navigate Windows 10.
        • 08/
        • • 16/1 page
          • Download old software and play old video games at the Internet Archive
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Free software, games, videos, images, and ebooks at the Internet Archive.
          • 03/1 page
          • How to create ISO files from your software disks
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Create and use ISO files from your software CDs and DVDs.
        • 04/
        • • 21/1 page
          • Manage your Windows computer with the Microsoft Management Console
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to access some of Windows built-in programs with the Microsoft Management Console.
          • 09/1 page
          • Using special font characters in Windows with Character Map
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to insert special font characters into Windows programs using Character Map.
        • 03/
        • • 22/1 page
          • Create your own Windows font character with Private Character Editor
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to create special font characters that you can use in any Windows program.
          • 09/1 page
          • How to find Windows 10 features and programs
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use the Power User menu and keyboard shortcuts to find Windows 10 programs and features.
        • 06/
        • • 21/1 page
          • How to change the default location of user files in Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to change the default location of user files inside of Windows 10.
          • 10/1 page
          • My personal upgrade to Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My personal upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10.
        • 05/
        • • 31/1 page
          • The Windows 10 feature you hope you never have to use
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to create bootable installation media for computers upgraded online to Windows 10.
          • 10/1 page
          • How to manage Windows 10 Virtual Memory
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to manage the Windows 10 Virtual Memory for better system performance.
        • 02/
        • • 08/1 page
          • Should you upgrade your computer to Windows 10?
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Issues you may have when upgrading your computer to Windows 10.
      • 2017/
      • • 03/
        • • 24/1 page
          • Another Android smartphone upgrade
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My recent experience upgrading from one Android smartphone to another.
          • 09/1 page
          • Should you repair or upgrade your computer or just get a new one
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Should you repair or upgrade an existing computer or replace it with a new one.
        • 08/
        • • 25/1 page
          • My digital toolbox 3
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A few of my favorite programs I use on a regular basis from my digital toolbox.
          • 15/1 page
          • How to tell if your desktop computer power supply has failed
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to test a desktop computer power supply.
        • 07/
        • • 15/1 page
          • Things to keep in mind when building a custom-built computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Things to keep in mind when building a custom-built computer.
          • 26/1 page
          • How to get to and use the Run dialog box in Windows
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to bring up and use the Run dialog box inside of Windows.
        • 06/
        • • 28/1 page
          • How to add an expansion card to your desktop computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to add more functionality to your desktop computer by installing an expansion card.
          • 15/1 page
          • Using a drive adapter or docking station to access a drive
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use a drive adapter or docking station to access a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Drive (SSD), or CD/DVD drive.
        • 12/
        • • 28/1 page
          • How to make your computer look and run like brand-new
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to get your existing computer looking and running like brand-new.
          • 15/1 page
          • What you can do with an ISO file
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - What you can do with ISO image files.
        • 11/
        • • 30/1 page
          • What is the Microsoft Garage?
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The Microsoft Garage is used by developers to test software.
          • 15/1 page
          • How to handle a tech scam
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to handle both phone and web-based tech scams.
        • 09/
        • • 29/1 page
          • Understanding long folder and file names in Windows
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The maximum length of names for files, folders, and paths inside of Windows.
          • 15/1 page
          • My four favorite free programs I always recommend
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My four (4) favorite free programs that I always recommend.
        • 05/
        • • 25/1 page
          • Security and your computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A few ways to improve your computer security.
          • 15/1 page
          • How to perform a clean Windows 10 installation
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to perform a clean, fresh installation of Windows 10.
        • 04/
        • • 26/1 page
          • Use the Microsoft Update Catalog to find and install Windows drivers and updates
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to find and install Microsoft drivers, hotfixes, and software updates using the Microsoft Update Catalog.
          • 13/1 page
          • How to manually install the Windows 10 Creators Update
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to manually install the Windows 10 Creators Update.
        • 02/
        • • 13/1 page
          • Manage Mac disks inside of Windows with MacDrive
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use MacDrive to manage Mac formatted disks on a Windows based computer.
          • 28/1 page
          • How to setup Family Safety for Windows 10 using Microsoft accounts
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Microsoft accounts to set up Family Safety in Windows 10.
        • 01/
        • • 12/1 page
          • See what your drive contains with Space Sniffer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to visually see all of the files and folders on a drive with Space Sniffer.
          • 31/1 page
          • Inside the Windows 10 Control Panel
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The Control Panel inside of Windows 10.
        • 10/
        • • 31/1 page
          • Overlooked features inside of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Overlooked new features inside of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
          • 12/1 page
          • Understanding Windows 10 updates
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Understanding the two (2) categories of updates (Feature (Version) and Quality (Build)) for Windows 10.
      • 2012/
      • • 09/
        • • 01/1 page
          • Sync data between your PC and smartphone with CompanionLink
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Synchronize personal data between your PC and smartphone with CompanionLink.
          • 27/1 page
          • Packt Publishing Technical & IT Book and eBook Store reaches 1000 titles
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Packt Publishing Technical & IT Book and eBook Store for reaches 1000 titles.
          • 16/1 page
          • Resetting your network adapter in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reset a network adapter in Windows 8 using a Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
        • 05/
        • • 06/1 page
          • Store, access and share your files on the cloud for free with Google Drive
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Synchronize files across multiple devices for free with Google Drive.
          • 23/1 page
          • Convert your videos to different formats easily with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Convert videos to various different formats with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe.
        • 03/
        • • 15/1 page
          • Play movies, read a book or listen to music from the cloud with Google Play
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Stream movies, books and music from the cloud with Google Play.
          • 02/1 page
          • Try Windows 8 for free with Windows 8 Consumer Preview
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Windows 8 Consumer Preview with the Desktop and Metro interfaces.
        • 12/
        • • 17/1 page
          • Perform advanced disk defragmentation with Defraggler from Piriform
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to perform advanced disk defragmentation with Defraggler from Piriform.
          • 06/1 page
          • Check the protected system files in Windows with System File Checker
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to check for corrupt system files with System File Checker inside of Windows XP. Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
          • 05/1 page
          • How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows Vista and Windows 7
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
        • 08/
        • • 17/1 page
          • Using the Microsoft Web Platform to create web apps and websites
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use the Microsoft Web Platform to create web apps and websites.
        • 04/
        • • 18/1 page
          • Clean up and optimize your computer for free with CCleaner
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Clean up and optimize your computer for free with CCleaner.
          • 06/1 page
          • Create stunning graphics and edit images for free with GIMP
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Free image manipulation program GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program).
        • 02/
        • • 04/1 page
          • Optimize your website for free with the Search Engine Optimization Toolkit from Microsoft
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Optimize your website for search engines for free with the SEO Toolkit from Microsoft.
        • 01/
        • • 21/1 page
          • Troubleshoot your computer and more for free with Sysinternals Suite from Microsoft
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Essential Windows utilities included in the Sysinternals Suite from Microsoft.
          • 07/1 page
          • Manage e-mail, sync files and more for free with Windows Live Essentials 2011
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Mesh and other free programs in Windows Live Essentials 2011.
        • 11/
        • • 29/1 page
          • Use your voice to operate your computer with Speech Recognition in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to operate your computer with the Speech Recognition program that comes with Windows 8.
          • 16/1 page
          • Using Task Scheduler in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use Task Scheduler inside of Windows 8 to automate system tasks.
          • 11/1 page
          • Clean up your hard drive in Windows 8 with Disk Cleanup
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use Disk Cleanup in Windows 8 to clean up your hard drive and free up some space.
          • 09/1 page
          • How to create a shortcut on the Desktop and Start menu in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to quickly create a shortcut on the Desktop and Start menu in Windows 8.
        • 10/
        • • 30/1 page
          • Make items on the screen appear bigger in Windows 8 with Magnifier
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to zoom in and out of your Windows 8 display with Magnifier.
          • 29/1 page
          • Hear text read aloud in Windows 8 with Narrator
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to hear text read aloud with Narrator in Windows 8
          • 22/1 page
          • Back up your files in Windows 8 with File History
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use File History (the replacement for Backup and Restore) in Windows 8.
          • 19/1 page
          • Defragment and Optimize your hard drive in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to defragment and optimize your hard drive in of Windows 8.
          • 18/1 page
          • Check your hard drive for errors in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to check your hard drive for errors in Windows 8.
          • 17/1 page
          • How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges in Windows 8.
        • 07/
        • • 19/1 page
          • Windows logo key shortcuts for Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A list of Windows logo keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.
          • 07/1 page
          • Mix static and dynamic video elements with Microsoft Research Cliplets
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Mix static and dynamic elements from a video clip with Microsoft Research Cliplets.
        • 06/
        • • 23/1 page
          • Using touch commands in Windows 8 with a keyboard and mouse
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use the touch-based commands inside of Windows 8 Preview Release with a keyboard and mouse.
          • 10/1 page
          • How to dual-boot with Windows 7 and Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the same computer.
          • 09/1 page
          • View everything in the Control Panel in one folder in Windows 8
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Display the complete contains of the Control Panel in one folder inside of Windows 8.
      • 2011/
      • • 11/
        • • 26/1 page
          • Streaming music from the cloud for free with Google Music
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Stream music from the cloud with Google Music for free.
          • 06/1 page
          • Run another OS on top of your existing OS for free with Oracle VirtualBox
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Oracle VirtualBox to run another operating system on top of your existing operating system.
        • 10/
        • • 02/1 page
          • Run Android OS on your netbook, laptop or personal computer with Android-x86
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Run the Android operating system on your computer with Android-x86
          • 22/1 page
          • Try Windows 8 for free with Windows 8 Developer Preview
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The free Windows 8 Developer Preview.
        • 05/
        • • 17/1 page
          • Create Android apps with MIT App Inventor for Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Create Android apps with the MIT App Inventor for Android.
          • 08/1 page
          • Calling on the cloud with Google Voice
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Make calls on your smartphone or computer with Google Voice
          • 26/1 page
          • Stitching panoramic images for the web with Microsoft Research HD View
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Create panoramic images for the web with Microsoft HD View.
        • 04/
        • • 17/1 page
          • Draw on your Android device with Autodesk SketchBook Mobile for Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Autodesk SketchBook Mobile for Android app
          • 09/1 page
          • Get scanned with a QR Code
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Create your own QR (Quick Response) codes
        • 03/
        • • 31/1 page
          • Play your music anywhere with the Amazon Cloud Player for Web and Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Amazon Cloud Player for Web & Android.
          • 23/1 page
          • Shop for Android apps with Amazon Appstore for Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Amazon Appstore for Android
          • 06/1 page
          • A computer that randomly and frequently freezes up
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Why a computer might randomly freeze up when you move the mouse.
          • 16/1 page
          • Be more productive in your office for free with OpenOffice 3
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Create stunning office documents with OpenOffice
        • 02/
        • • 02/1 page
          • Google opens web based Android Market
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Google's web-based version of the Android Market.
          • 18/1 page
          • How to clean the dust out of your computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to clean the dust out of your computer.
          • 27/1 page
          • Improve the performance of Windows Vista and Windows 7 with ReadyBoost
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to improve performance in Windows Vista and Windows 7 with ReadyBoost.
        • 01/
        • • 09/1 page
          • When your motherboard does not save settings it may be time to replace the CMOS battery
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Replacing the CMOS battery on your motherboard.
          • 16/1 page
          • Harden / Mitigate the security of your Windows programs with Microsoft EMET
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - In this article, I discuss hardening program security in Windows with Microsoft's Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit.
          • 20/1 page
          • Security made easier with Microsoft Security Essentials 2
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Make security easier with Microsoft Security Essentials Version 2.
        • 07/
        • • 28/1 page
          • Disable Windows hibernation and free up disk space
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to turn off hibernation in Windows and free up disk space.
        • 06/
        • • 25/1 page
          • Creating web apps and websites for free with Microsoft Web Platform
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Creating web apps and websites using the Microsoft Web Platform
          • 12/1 page
          • Take your office to the cloud with Microsoft Office Web Apps
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Working on the cloud with Microsoft Office Web Apps
          • 05/1 page
          • My favorite left hand Windows keyboard shortcuts
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Left-hand Windows keyboard shortcuts and how to create your own Windows keyboard shortcuts
        • 09/
        • • 17/1 page
          • Access your programs, files and websites quicker with Pin and Jump Lists in Windows 7
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Pin and Jump Lists on the Start menu and Taskbar in Windows 7.
          • 04/1 page
          • Quickly adjust the settings on your Windows 7 laptop / netbook with Windows Mobility Center
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Using the Windows Mobility Center inside of a Windows 7 based laptop/netbook.
        • 08/
        • • 21/1 page
          • Free up more disk space with Windows 7 Disk Cleanup
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use the Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) utility inside of Windows 7 on demand and as a scheduled task.
      • 2010/
      • • 08/
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          • Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS Update
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A look at the Android 2.2 operating system update.
          • Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS Update
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A look at the Android 2.2 operating system update.
          • 12/2 pages
          • Windows 7 User Account Control (UAC) and Failed Installations
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - User Account Control access tokens and failed installations in Windows 7
          • Windows 7 User Account Control (UAC) and Failed Installations
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - User Account Control access tokens and failed installations in Windows 7
        • 07/
        • • 29/1 page
          • Android Gallery 2.1 Force Close issue
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Force Closed issue with the Android Gallery 2.1.
        • 05/
        • • 25/1 page
          • Tether your Android's 3G to your pc with PdaNet
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use PdaNet to tether the 3G data connection on my Android-based smartphone.
          • 21/2 pages
          • Use DejaOffice to sync Outlook with your Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Synchronize your Android to Microsoft Outlook with DejaOffice
          • Work with Office files on your Android with Documents To Go
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Documents To Go to view, edit, and create Microsoft Office files and view Adobe PDF files on your Android.
          • 18/2 pages
          • Synchronize files & folders between devices with SyncToy 2.1
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Synchronize folders and files on your Windows computer with SyncToy from Microsoft
          • Migrating from a Palm TX to a Google Android
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Migrating from a Palm TX to a Google Android
        • 02/
        • • 14/1 page
          • Use one monitor, keyboard and mouse on multiple computers with a KVM Switch
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The advantages of using a KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) Switch.
          • 13/1 page
          • How to manually eject your computer CD / DVD drive tray
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to use the Eject Pin Hole to manually eject the tray on your computers CD / DVD drive.
        • 01/
        • • 16/2 pages
          • Using a second monitor on a Netbook
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Using a second monitor on a Netbook computer.
          • Useful USB devices for your computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Some of the useful USB devices you can connect to your computer
          • 28/2 pages
          • Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use the Image Resizer Powertoy Clone to quickly resize images inside of Windows.
          • RAW Image Viewers for Windows
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use RAW Image Viewer to view photos in RAW format in Windows.
          • 24/1 page
          • Use Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome/Safari all in one browser with Lunascape
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome/Safari all in one browser with Lunascape
          • 08/1 page
          • List everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows Vista and Windows 7 in one folder
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to list everything contained in the Control Panel in Windows Vista and Windows 7 in one folder.
        • 12/
        • • 09/2 pages
          • My latest e-Holster (2010)
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My latest e-Holster modular case system
          • My latest e-Holster (2010)
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My latest e-Holster modular case system
          • 27/1 page
          • Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows XP
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Articles on upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows XP
          • 03/1 page
          • Resetting your network adapter in Windows 7
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reset your network adapter in Windows 7
        • 10/
        • • 14/1 page
          • My five favorite Windows tips for maintaining your computer
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My five favorite tips for maintaining your Windows-based computer.
          • 26/1 page
          • Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows 7
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to change the size of the virtual memory/pagefile in Windows 7
        • 09/
        • • 21/1 page
          • Simple security with Microsoft Security Essentials
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Simple security with Microsoft Security Essentials.
        • 04/
        • • 11/1 page
          • Edit digital images and photos with Paint.NET
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Edit digital images and photos with the free application Paint.NET
          • 17/1 page
          • Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts (based on Windows 7)
          • 15/1 page
          • Using Virtual Machines to run old programs in Windows 7
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to run older software in a virtual machine inside of Windows 7.
        • 03/
        • • 29/1 page
          • CodePlex - Open Source Project Community hosted by Microsoft
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - CodePlex, the Open Source Project Community hosted by Microsoft.
          • 16/1 page
          • Edit more types of text files with Textpad
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Edit text files and more with TextPad.
        • 06/
        • • 13/1 page
          • My top five favorite Windows 7 features
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - My top five favorite Windows 7 features I find most useful
        • 11/
        • • 26/1 page
          • Resetting your network adapter in Windows Vista
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reset your network adapter in Windows Vista
          • 11/1 page
          • Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows Vista
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to manage the virtual memory in Windows Vista.
          • 21/1 page
          • Resetting your network adapter in Windows XP
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reset your network adapter in Windows XP
          • 03/1 page
          • Managing Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows XP
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to manage the Virtual Memory / Pagefile in Windows XP
      • 2021/
      • • 06/
        • • 14/1 page
          • Defining confusing computer hardware verbiage
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A list of the most commonly used computer hardware verbiage defined.
        • 05/
        • • 11/1 page
          • How to reuse a HDD or SSD
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to reuse a 2.5" or 3.5" HDD or SSD
          • 19/1 page
          • Get better search results by setting your precise location in Windows 10
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to get more accurate search results by setting your default location in Windows 10
        • 04/
        • • 13/1 page
          • How to find compatible computer parts online
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A list of helpful computer component websites
          • 28/1 page
          • My five favorite virus and malware removal tools
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - A list of five programs for removing viruses, malware, and adware.
        • 01/
        • • 16/1 page
          • Create, extract and edit archive files with 7-Zip
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Easily create, extract and edit archive files with 7-Zip
          • 07/1 page
          • Easily create, edit, and burn CD, DVD, and BD disks with AnyBurn
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Use AnyBurn to create, edit, and burn various disk image formats.
          • 28/1 page
          • How to fix the Windows 10 black screen with a white mouse cursor
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to fix the Windows 10 black screen with a white mouse cursor
        • 12/
        • • 30/1 page
          • The different ways to navigate Windows 11
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Here are some of the different ways to navigate Windows 11
          • 12/1 page
          • How to defragment and optimize your drive in Windows 11
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - The Stanadrad and Advanced ways to defragment and optimize your drive in Windows 11
          • 02/1 page
          • How to check your drive for errors in Windows 11
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - How to run standard and advanced drive error checks in Windows 11
        • 11/
        • • 12/1 page
          • How to manage Windows 11 Virtual Memory
            Geek Blog - Computer tips and how-to articles - Get better performance from Windows 11 by modifying the Virtual Memory.
          • 03/1 page
          • How to get to the Control Panel in Windows 11
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