Recent Computing Blog | Windows tips and tweaks PostsMicrosoft Vista - System Requirementsby Scott Dimeler22 May 2006 12:00 PMWell it's getting to be that time again. Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of its new operating system Microsoft Vista available in early 2007. The release date isn't set in stone and a recent lawsuit by Symantec is trying to block the sale of MS Vista. Microsoft product support policies FAQby Adam West16 Apr 2006 11:00 AMEarlier I reported that official technical support will be ending for those who use Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME. According to Microsoft, these aging operating systems may expose users to security risks. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to a newer, more secure operating system. Microsoft ends tech support for Windows 98 and MEby Adam West16 Apr 2006 10:00 AMMicrosoft will end support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium (ME) on July 11, 2006. Defragmentation and Youby Scott Dimeler05 Apr 2006 10:15 AMWhat is fragmentation? That is a question that I am asked from time to time especially when a friend is experiencing computer slow down. Fragmentation is a condition of your hard drive disk in which files are divided into pieces and scattered through out the hard drive. Relieving Computer Monitor Eye Strainby Scott Dimeler20 Mar 2006 01:00 PMIf you are anything like me you find yourself reading on your computer quite a bit. It doesn't have to be an e-book, it could just as likely be a new recipe or an article about your pets. Changing the default icon for a Windows Shortcutby Adam West19 Mar 2006 10:00 AMWindows assigns icons to shortcuts used to start programs and processes. Shortcuts are found all throughout the Windows operating system including the desktop, start menu, and file listing. Basically, any time you see an icon associated with a file or program, there is a shortcut involved. Shortcut for Windows Hibernateby Adam West18 Mar 2006 08:00 PMPutting your computer in Hibernate mode is a good way to save energy and keep the time it takes to boot up your computer to a minimum. A few weeks ago we discussed what the hibernate mode is and what it can do for your computer. You can find the article here. Saving energy with your computer - Energy Star recommendationsby Adam West15 Mar 2006 07:00 PMEarlier we discussed if turning off your computer every night is necessary and whether or not your hard drive will wear out by turning your computer on and off. To conclude, we'll now cover some recommendations from Energy Star about turning off your computer. Should I turn my computer off overnight?by Adam West15 Mar 2006 05:00 PMEarlier today we talked about how turning on and off your computer daily will not ruin your hard disk drive. For those more concerned about saving energy than about hard drive failure, I'll address the question of turning off your computer each night versus leaving it on all of the time. Will turning off my computer ruin my hard drive?by Adam West15 Mar 2006 01:00 PMOver the years, I have been asked the question on numerous occasions, "Which is better: leaving my computer on all of the time or turning it off after each use?" My response has often been lengthier than my inquisitors probably wanted, but I just wanted them to be informed. Recent Blog Comments InCogNEATO says... "I have the USB fingerless gloves and they do not work good at all." Samual says... "I have Sopho's on my work computer as it has windows, my own laptop is a mac though so I don't bother with an antivirus for it." |
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