Trying to find a document that you can't remember the file name, but know the contents of? Windows 7 does not always automatically search file contents, especially when it comes to more obscure files.


Permanently Pin a Program to the Windows 7 Taskbar

Have you been constantly running a program, but always find it gawky to keep clicking it through the Start Menu, pinning the item to the taskbar has now come to your rescue.


Many of us spend hours reading on a computer without properly optimizing it. The size and the sharpness of text makes a lot of difference, especially on high resolution monitors.


You can reduce the time that it takes for your Windows 7 PC to boot by editing the programs and services that launch during startup. This does not mean uninstalling any programs, only that you will then have to launch these programs either from the Start Menu or from a shortcut on the desktop.


With Windows Media Player in Windows 7, users have the ability to copy music saved in their library to a blank CD. This feature is useful if you want to listen to music from your computer in your car or even if you want to create a CD with a mix of songs.


This article walks you through using the Disk Management tool in Windows 7 to decrease the partition size of an existing partition and create new partitions which use the unallocated space.


Make a Shared Folder in Vmware Between Ubuntu and Windows

if you're using linux ubuntu on Vmware,you will need to "for certain" transfer file from your host operating system "Windows7" to your guest Operating system "Ubuntu".


Sticky Notes are used to remember some important events. These notes can be used in Windows 7. These are very useful as they help us to remember many important events you have to attend.


Make a Custom Power Setting Using Windows

The battery of a computer deserves some respect especially if it is not plugged in. Save some power using Windows 7.


It's pretty easy to add new-users in Windows 7. All you have to do is follow these easy steps.


Log in to Another Computer on Your Local Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Home Premium

The following is an easy way to access another computer on your wireless network without having to be at that computer.


Install Windows Mail and Windows Calendar on Windows

Windows Mail,the email client, and Windows Calendar are both part of Windows Vista. But in Windows 7 they are not included. Although Windows 7 does have a Windows Mail program folder, but it is not active and does not work.


Make a Recovery Disk and Back Up Your Hard Drive on a Toshiba Satellite P750 04S with a Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System

This article gives you step by step instructions on making a recovery disk on your computer, as well as backing up your files onto an external hard drive


Locking your Windows 7 taskbar can be helpful in organizing your desktop, especially if you have taken the steps to customize the taskbar based on your preferences.


Make a Changing Background on Your Computer (Windows 7)

Ever wanted a changing background? Well, now is the time to learn!


Logging out of Windows 7 lets you switch user accounts without having to restart your computer. The process is fairly simple. Begin by reading step 1 below.


Windows is traditionally installed via an installation CD or DVD, but this isn't possible on newer computers that don't have optical drives. Luckily, you can create an installation drive using any USB pen drive, as long as it has at least 4 GB of storage.


Install Windows 7 on the Same Hard Drive As Windows Vista

Windows Vista Users, say you just got a new copy of Windows 7 and want to try it out, but you still want to keep your old operating system. Well here are a set of instructions on how to successfully partition your hard drive within Windows Vista and install Windows 7 without formatting your entire drive.


A lot of people love Windows 7, but a lot less love Windows 8. If you've upgraded but want to go back, you have a couple of different options. You can install Windows 7 alongside Windows 8, which allows you to choose which one you want to use when your computer turns on.


Install Windows 7 Beta on PC Without CD, DVD or USB Flash Drive

Ever wanted to put Windows 7 Beta onto your PC but don't have a CD, DVD, Or USB flash drive? Well you can! Its very easy. The following steps will show you how to Put the new Windows 7 Beta OS on your computer, the easy way.


Are you installing Windows 7? You don't need to be a professional or refer to a confusing manual in order to do so. Just follow this guide, and you'll have Windows 7 installed on that computer in no time!


The theme you choose for your Windows 7 computer can enhance your experience as a user, and affects the desktop background, window color, sounds, and screensaver.


Install Windows Live Essential Tools on Windows

Windows Live Essential as the name suggests is a bundle of essential software designed for Windows 7. Window Live essential contain set of software’s which are developed for a user to help in browsing , messaging , sharing photos docs, dealing with mails, blogging and sharing data through online/offline storage.


Apache Tomcat is a web server, or application server (HTTP), which has the ability to provide an environment to run Java code. It comes with multiple features like sophisticated management, configuration tools, and XML configuration files.


Skype is an application you can use to do calls, video calls, and even conference calls over the Internet. It can be used for business purposes or even just for getting in touch with family and friends.


Install the Windows 7 OS on a Portable Hard Drive

This article will explain on how to install the Windows 7 OS system on your portable hard drive.


A beginner's guide to installing Subversion on Windows 7 using WANdisco's easy-to-use uberSVN, which for the first time opens up the power of Subversion version control to people who are not computer boffins.


Windows 7 is available as a monthly subscription or software purchase for fees ranging from $30 to $700. However, there are some options for students and professionals to gain a free Windows 7 license.


A lot of Windows 7 netbooks only come with Windows 7 Starter edition. Which does not include all of the features of the higher editions of Windows 7.


Install and Run Steam Games To/from a Different Partition (Win7)

This tutorial shows you how to run and install Steam games to a different partition from that of the default Steam client installation on the C: system drive.


Hide Passwords, Porn and Other Private and Questionable Files for Windows

We're here to hide our porn. Or passwords. It's really very simple, but quite a meticulous process.


Install AHCI Support for ATI SB600 SATA Controllers on Existing Windows 7 Installations

This article is intended to update the 2009 discussion of adding AHCI support for AMD SB 600 chips based on a simpler method which works for Windows 7 based installations.


In Windows 7, you can format your C drive without being required to format all the other disk drives, or partitions, on your computer. The Windows 7 installation disc that was included with your computer at the time of purchase will allow you to format the C drive and erase all your settings, files, and programs on that partition.


Windows Sidebar is included in Windows Vista but has been removed from Windows 7. But with these simple steps you can get the Windows Sidebar from Windows Vista back on Windows 7.


This tutorial will teach the reader how to force unpin unwanted icons on Windows 7 taskbar in case of a problem or an OS bug. The process is very easy and it takes only about 30 seconds up to 1 minute.


.htaccess (or hypertext access files) are directory-level configuration files that apply special rules to the directory they're contained in. If you're managing a website from a Mac, you may need to follow a few extra steps to edit them since they may not be visible.


Mac OS X Lion is the latest operating system released by Apple for their line of desktop and laptop computers. One major difference between Lion and past releases of OS X is the fact it’s only available as a download through the Mac App Store and not available as a physical, retail disc.


Everyone loves Firefox, a great open-source browser with a big library of add-ons, and you want to install it for your Mac. Nice choice! Follow this tutorial and you'll be surfing the web your way!


Apple's latest OS discs contain more data than a regular DVD can hold. This will show you how to make a backup of your OS disc. You will need 10gb of free space.


Sometimes you'll find a video clip that is oriented the wrong way. These steps below will help you rotate a video clip in iMovie Version 10, and in iMovie '11


Ever wanted to make your own videos on iMovie? It's easy to get started with a little help from wikiHow. Keep reading for detailed instructions.


Is your Windows XP computer running very slow? Over time, programs, large and excessive files, or other problems can slow your computer down. Your computer may not be up to par with today's standards.


There are many times you will want to resize an image. Maybe you found the perfect picture for your presentation, but it’s much too large for the frame.


If you're running out of hard drive space, there are several things you can do to free up space. Try some or all of these methods until you have enough hard drive space for what you want to do.


Has Windows been throwing a lot of errors at you lately? It could be that some of your critical system files have become corrupt. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but a Repair Installation can fix a lot of the problems.


Ever wanted to make a funny movie out of still pictures? Now you can! (Only for users of iMovie)


Import iTunes Videos Into iMovie or FCP with Tune4mac iTunes Video Converter Platinum

Are you a movie addict? Have you ever loved a character or couples from some movie or TV series? Have you made your own videos? Do you like to cut movie from movie, shot from shot, scene from scene, and then add some music and make them into a new video?


Download the Royale Noir (Secret) Theme on Windows XP

Have you ever heard of the Royale Noir theme? It's a secret theme on Windows XP, which changes your start bar into a black, sleek, cool look. Many people do not know of this theme since it is 'secret', though.


Have you ever been really sick of all those balloon tips that pop-up at the bottom right of your screen in Windows XP, and wished you could just stop them from coming?


Usually, when an application crashes in Windows, it displays a pop up window asking whether to report this error to Microsoft or not. Sometimes this process can become bugging and disturbing.


Have you recently installed Service Pack 2 and are tired of Windows XP nagging you about disabling Windows Update or Windows Firewall? These steps will show you how to turn off the Windows XP Security center.


If you want to disable the 'take ownership' command in XP, its fairly easy to do and can be easily reversed. follow these steps to find out how.


Have you ever wished you could disable the right click ability in Windows? This article will tell you how to disable the right click function in Windows XP.


Disable the Shut Down Event Tracker in Windows XP

The shutdown event tracker enables system administrators to monitor the shutdowns on their computer. There may be a time where you do not want this feature enabled and need to disable it.


If you've decided to apply for graduate studies, almost all universities will require you to write a  Statement of Purpose .  [1]   This letter, usually 2-3 pages in length, can make or break your application.


Have you ever wanted to help others with their problems at school? You can! By writing your own student survival guide, you can save others from embarrassing moments and slip-ups at school.


You want to have no visual styles on windows XP without deleting a theme? Select the windows classic theme instead.


For a response paper, you must read a text, understand the point of the text, and determine what your own response to that point is. The response paper is more analytical than argumentative.


In this busy world, it seems that every hour in the day needs to count. In order to maximize time, it's important to work faster and more efficiently while still maintaining high quality.


Winter break is associated with holidays, company, free time, and relaxation. However, once the break ends, you get thrust back into the school routine.


Brainfuse is a valuable resource. It offers many services to help students like you. Read on to find out how to use this service.


Write Information in a Cornell Outline Format

The  Cornell  Outline Format is one way of organizing notes by compartmentalization. Notes are taken during lecture and placed on one side of the paper while key words and concepts are recorded in a different compartment.


If you have messy handwriting or struggle with organization, laptops might be the tool that revolutionizes your studying habits. Laptops can help you take and store your notes all in one place if used correctly.


Online tutoring can be a very helpful way to get assistance with your studies. Benefits can include fitting the tutoring into your hectic schedule at a convenient time and finding a good price for tutoring.


Anytime you are reading through a difficult book, it becomes necessary to make some notes. In fact, any time you truly want to study or learn from a text, making annotations directly in your book can be an excellent learning tool.


It’s a myth that we only use ten percent of our brains (leaving ninety percent of potential genius untapped),  [1]   and it is also not accurate to say that people are either left- (logical) or right- (creative) brain dominant.


Writing an English assignment can be troublesome at times. The students lack the proper information which is required to write an assignment. Apart from this there are many more things which are necessary for an assignment writing and such things are highlighted in this article.


Search engines use keywords to pull up the most popular websites that pertain to a subject. They rank websites by how Internet-friendly, easy to read and reputable they are.


Fix Black Screen on Windows 7 After Resume from Hibernate or Resume from Sleep

When Windows 7 is unable to show anything but a black screen after returning from hibernation or sleep, there are several potential issues that cause this.


Use Counseling to Overcome Academic Challenges

School is often difficult for students, no matter if they are in elementary school or college. Facing academic challenges can make school an even worse experience.


A rhyming dictionary is a dictionary that provides you with words that rhyme. This can be a useful tool for writing songs, poems, nursery rhymes, and even prose.


In Windows 7, some desktop icons turn black after a normal shutdown. If you're faced with the black icons problem, there are some steps you can take to fix.


This wikiHow teaches how to troubleshoot a black screen after logging into Windows 7, otherwise known as the Black Screen of Death (KSOD).


Use Facebook to Help Pull an All Nighter Studying

You may have been told that the best way to study is to put away all distractions, Facebook included. However, if you do it the right way, Facebook can be utilized in all-nighters.


A Windows 7 product key allows you to activate Windows on your device, and helps verify you’re not using Windows on more PCs than permitted by Microsoft Software License Terms.


Enable Thumbnail View for Pictures in Windows

Would you like to see thumbnail views of picture files as well as video files instead of seeing them as icons in folders? Here is how.


This article will teach you how to make Windows 7 talk. This may work with windows Vista.


Cookies are small files that websites store on your browser, so that they can serve up better search results at a later time. Cookies help improve your overall browsing experience by letting websites remember your preferences and, sometimes, letting you directly access them without having to sign-in each time.


To keep your computer running smooth, it need drivers. Drivers have to be kept up to date.


Windows 7 which was developed by Microsoft has hidden themes. To unlock these themes, follow these steps.


Windows Vista and Windows 7 contains a useful feature called ReadyBoost that can speed up your system without having to purchase extra internal RAM.


Take a Screenshot with the Snipping Tool on Microsoft Windows

Windows’ Snipping Tool allows users to capture a screenshot, or a snip, of the entire screen or a portion of the screen. The captured screenshot will appear in the tool’s Mark-up Window.


Autoplay is a feature of Windows which reads the device connected to the computer and displays a dialog box with default options for accessing and transferring files.


Have you ever wondered what secrets Windows Vista holds? Like all Windows Software, Vista has secrets. This guide shows you how to activate them.


Create Recovery Discs for Windows Vista in HP Recovery Manager

After booting up your HP or Compaq Desktop  computer  using Windows Vista, be sure to create recovery discs for Windows Vista in HP Recovery Manager.


Remote Assistance is a program built into Windows operating systems that allows users on a shared network to guide each other through specific procedures that require assistance.


Downloading YouTube videos to Mac OS X allows you to watch your favorite videos offline at your convenience. At this time, YouTube does not offer a built-in feature that allows users to download its videos, but you can use one or more third-party applications to capture and save your favorite videos.


OS X Lion includes a new feature for managing your apps called LaunchPad. Unfortunately, deleting apps from LaunchPad can be a difficult process. Deleting apps that you purchased from the App Store is a simple process but there are some apps, like Safari or Mail, that the operating system does not allow you to delete.


Mac computers operating on OS X Lion and later come with a built in auto-correct spelling feature, which predicts the word you are typing and provides a hotkey to quickly fill it in.


Download Applications from the Mac App Store

Apple’s latest upgrade to their desktop operating system Mac OS X brings a number of new features and changes to the way applications work. One of the major new changes introduced into Mac OS X 10.6, in preparation for Lion, is the Mac App Store.


Do you use the Messages app a lot? Does your text get auto-corrected, even when you don't want it to? This article tells you how to turn off the autocorrect feature in Messages.


Improve Mouse Accuracy in Windows Live Photo Gallery

Using the mouse to move the horizontal slider bar in Windows Live Photo Gallery can be difficult for very minute adjustments. This article provides some hints on how to make quick, precise movements with your mouse.


If your Mac is running slowly, you might want to try defragmenting the disk so that it's easier for the computer to read. Follow the steps below to learn how to defragment files on your Mac.


Adding credits to the end of movie is a great way to show who starred in the movie and give credit to them. iMovie gives you a variety of preset options to make your credits, but they come with a variety of customization options as well.


Determine If You Are Running the 32 Bit or 64 Bit Kernel in Mac OSX

This article will show you how to tell if you’re running the 32 bit or 64 bit kernel in Mac OS X.


Are you tired of HD videos turning HQ, in when done exporting videos in iMovie? Read this article to learn how to keep you videos HD.


iMovie is a full-featured piece of video editing software developed by Apple. The application has been included as a part of the iLife suite on all Mac computers since the introduction of  Mac OS X , and is also available for use on later generations of Apple's handheld devices -- the  iPod ,  iPad , and iPhone.


Apple's iMovie is a program that allows you to create and edit digital movies or videos. To make a DVD out of video footage from iMovie, you need to open your iMovie project in another Mac program called iDVD.


Subtitles  may be necessary if someone that will watch a movie that you make can't hear or speaks a foreign language. This will tell you how to do it using iMovie 6.


Apple's iMovie HD is a video editing program that allows you to import your own video footage to cut, move clips around, and enhance. This program also allows you to add music, sound effects, loops, and jingles to your movies as well.


Disable Hidden File Extensions in Windows XP

Having hidden file extensions for known file types on your computer poses as a security risk because it can trick users into believing that that potentially harmful executable file [.EXE] is actually a picture of one of your friends [.JPG].


By adding still images to iMovie you can create a personalized still images reel filled with image effects, sound effects, and professional editing.


Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP Home Edition

If you want to change the security or permissions on a folder in Windows XP Home Edition, it's different from changing them in Windows XP Pro. Since XP Home Edition uses "Simple file Sharing", you won't find the Security tab in Properties with all the Users listed and the option to "Allow" or "Deny".


Disable Most Parental Controls on 98 XP Excluding 2K and NT

You will need to have administrator privileges to make this work.


Using Apple TV is an ideal way to enjoy movies and videos on your television that you may have downloaded or imported into your Apple iTunes application.


One of Windows XP's allegedly useful features is the file indexing service. This extracts information from documents and other files on your hard drive and creates a "searchable keyword index", which is used to make searching for files more efficient.


Determine if You Have Administrative Rights in Windows XP

This article shows you how to tell if you have administrative rights in Microsoft Windows XP.


You pop the CD in and the little menu comes up with all the options. Genius, or annoying? If you find this annoying and want to get rid of this, here's the article for you.


This article describes the different locations where CPU speed is reported in Microsoft Windows XP.


Delete Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Tool Without Hacking

If you have a bootleg (fake) copy of Microsoft Windows XP with the  Windows Genuine  Advantage Notifications Tool installed, irritating messages reminding you that you have a bootleg copy of Windows installed on your PC appear once every hour or so.


If your computer has started running slowly, it may be time to defragment the hard drive. Fragmentation can slow down your computer and take up your free space.


Customize Your Microsoft Windows XP Computer

A simple guide on how to change your Windows appearance.


This is how to make your Windows XP computer screen look cool and work for you. Express yourself through the colours on your screen!


Delete a Second Hidden Administrator Account in Windows XP

You can remove Windows XP administrator accounts with specific steps provided by Microsoft, the makers of Windows. To remove an administrator account in Windows XP, you must be logged in to any account that has administrator privileges and the computer must be currently running Windows XP.


Have you ever wished that your computer wouldn't take so long to turn on, and that it would hurry up and just load? This article will help to reduce the time it takes for your computer to turn on.


Windows XP (and other similar Windows OSes) have the ability to support multiple accounts, so each user of a particular computer can keep all of their documents, pictures, and music private.


You can customize your start menu and windows with visual styles. Make your computer as unique as you with this guide (this guide works only for Windows XP computers).


Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Programs in Windows XP

Do you prefer to keep your hands on the keyboard and use the mouse as little as possible? Want to start programs with a key combination instead of clicking through menus or desktop icons?


Create an Administrative Installation Point for Installing Entrust Security Provider for Windows

An administrative installation point is a method of installing software to multiple computers on a network using Microsoft’s install engine. This is advantageous to Administrators of a large group of users.


Often students get confused on using a laptop effectively for studies. Instead of studying they start wasting their time on non-academic things like downloading music, games, videos, etc.


Quitting a sport can be a difficult decision, but you should not feel afraid to break the news to your coach. Before you have the talk, you can prepare by writing out your reasons and your motivations.


Have you ever seen those .CAB files on software CDs or with programs you download? They store the files that are to be installed. Have you ever wanted to create one of these files?


The cameo is a very elegant piece of jewelry that has recently come back into fashion, but due to its popularity, there are more realistic imitations nowadays than ever before.


Create More Than One Account in Windows XP

Let users access a single PC but with different accounts.


Have a problem with Social Studies class in School? Here's how to understand it!


Taking good notes can help you to retain information you go over in class and can be an invaluable study aid when preparing for tests or exams. It’s important to find the method of note taking that best compliments your study habits and the way you think.


Study Using the Preview, Question, Read, Summary, Test or PQRST Method

The Preview, Question, Read, Summary, Test or PQRST Method is an effective way to learn material and retain it in your memory. This technique helps in prioritizing the information in a way that relates directly to how you might be asked to use that information in an exam.


Being able to use reference books, such as a dictionary or thesaurus, is a crucial skill. This article will tell you how to teach your child how to use a dictionary for himself.


When your kid is first learning to write, it can be an exciting and frustrating time. However, if you don't try too much too soon, it can be fun for you and your kid.


Studying high is a bad idea, but it happens. There are a number of challenges you might encounter when studying high. You’ll probably wind up being very tired and groggy or you might be jumpy or wired.


The main thing about studying well is to first study smart.  [1]   Preparing for a test shouldn't involve staying up all night before an exam. Studying well requires preparation ahead of time.


When the weather is warm, studying outdoors can be a nice change of pace. Some research has linked outdoor study with more creative thinking, less stress, and even better recall of information.


Most of us struggle to take effective notes during class presentations. And if you're like most people, it's hard to think through or analyze what you're hearing while you're hearing it, in order to be able to learn as you listen.


If you're worried about your grades or academic success, you can work on improving your study skills. Studying harder can help improve grades and test scores.


In many high school and college classes, instructors assign reading material that may be extensive and challenging. You might need help reading a work of fiction for your literature class, or a non-fictional biography for your history course.


Good note-taking can play a huge role in your academic success but not everyone has the note-taking skill necessary to make use of this beneficial practice.


It's vitally important that, in school, you can review what you've learned in a snap. Tests, quizzes, and homework galore -- taking and keeping good notes can be your life preserver in a sea of assignments.


Studies show that taking a break from studying helps improve your productivity, concentration, energy, and creativity, and rejuvenates your brain so you get more out of your study session.


Sometimes you find yourself with only one day before a big test. Maybe you procrastinated or ran out of time. With discipline and focus, you can still succeed on your exam with only one day to prepare.


Homework can be boring and tedious. You might think that taking breaks during homework is a waste of time but it will actually help you improve and not fall asleep on your books!


When downgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 7, there are essentially two different, but similar, paths. If you have a Windows 8 Professional key, you can download to Windows 7 Professional for free if you meet a few other requirements.


Enable Aero Glass on nVidia Geforce Fx Go5200 in Windows 7 and Vista

Do you have a new laptop or computer and got frustrated because the nVidia video card didn't support aero glass? Well, here's a way to enable aero on a non supported nVidia Video Card!


There are many different reasons why you might want to disable the built-in Windows firewall, whether that is testing a program, installing alternative firewall software, or anything else.


The Windows 7 installation file can be downloaded directly from Microsoft onto your computer as long as you know your Windows 7 product key, which is a unique 25-character code used to activate Windows.


This article aims at improving your productivity on windows7 by doing common tasks faster in Windows 7 which will help save your time and work more efficiently.


Now, lets face it, Internet Explorer isn't the best web browser out there, but we always seem to be stuck with it, even when we have other browsers installed.


Windows usually deletes the files in your temporary folder automatically, but sometimes programs don't release the files for deletion properly. This can result in a build-up of files, which can take a significant amount of space on your disk.


Download and Seed the Same Torrents Across a Dual Boot Windows XP and

If you dual-boot two operating systems, you may want uTorrent to match up in both, so that you're always seeding and downloading all your torrents no matter which OS you're in, with the aid of a small scripting program called Belvedere and uTorrent's settings, this is easy to accomplish (as long as both OS's are Windows), but this should also guide you through perhaps a Linux/windows or mac/windows if you're creative.


Delete Protected System Fonts in Windows

You may have various reasons for wanting to delete the fonts on your computer. You may prefer free software, or want to speed up your computer by not making your programs load all the symbols in every font.


Do a Clean Installation of Windows 7 from DVD Disc and USB

This is a guide to a complete installation of windows 7 form the purchased windows 7 DVD disc and USB. In this " how to" there are a few methods of preparing bootable USB, and it is highly encouraged you choose what you find is an easy way.


Running the Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 allows your computer to rearrange all its fragmented data, which, in turn, can improve your computer's overall speed and efficiency.


You know the annoying User Account Control window that pops up every time a programme wants to do something to the computer? Want to deactivate it? Read on...


Create Applications for the Mac App Store

The recently launched Mac App Store for Apple’s line of desktop and laptop Mac computers is now accepting apps submissions from members of the Mac Developer Program.


Installing too many things on your computer not only hampers performance but under extreme conditions damage data and files thus stored. There are instances when you require installing two or more operating systems but you end up either buying a new hard disk or corrupting the old one entirely.


10 second version:
1. Click the wifi icon in the top right corner of your screen.
2. Click on the network to which you want to connect.
3. Type in the network password.


Defragment Your Hard Drive in Command Prompt

This guide will teach you how to do a manual disk defrag through the Windows command prompt. Some Windows 7 users have trouble with the Disk Defragmenter program so this is a solution to that problem, and might come in handy for other instances, too.


Create a Signature from a Built in iSight in Mac OS X Lion

Apple’s line of Mac desktop and notebook PCs have for a long time included built-in iSight cameras capable of capturing still photos and video. In Mac OS X Lion, the latest operating system release, there are a number of new features that take advantage of your Mac’s camera.


Create a Custom Desktop Color in Mac Os X Lion

While there are a ton of major new features implemented in OS X Lion 10.7, Apple’s current release of the Mac operating system. In fact, there are over 250 new features and enhancements made to core functionality.


Configure VPN in OS X Mavericks Server App 3.X

So you would like to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to your home network so that you can reach your documents when outside your network.


Configure OS X Mavericks Server App 3.X Basic DNS and Server Settings

After you have purchased and have successfully  installed your copy of OS X Server App 3.X  you are ready to configure the settings to match your needs.


Compile and Install Macports in Mac OS X

Macports allows you to install and run various open source softwares that are only available for Linux platforms on your Mac OS X Machine.


This wikiHow teaches you how to clear the cache of temporary files that your Mac has stored from web browsing and general use.


Close a Window Without Saving in Mac Os X Lion

OS X Lion, the newest upgrade to the OS X operating system for Mac computers, has made a ton of changes to core functionality of the OS. For example, many users have experienced frustrations with the new Resume and Auto-save features, which essentially allow you to never have to worry about saving your documents.


Configure File Sharing in OS X Mavericks Server App 3.X

File sharing is a good way to centralize files for sharing within your home or small business. Permissions can be set with local accounts or using  Open Directory .


Add Background Music to a Video in iMovie

So, you're trying to make your first video for a channel, or want to fix some audio to an animation? Fire up iMovie, and you can add some background music in no time.


IMovie is a video program that allows you to upload your own videos from your video device for video editing purposes. You can upload movies from not only tape-based cameras, but also DVD, hard drive, and flash memory cameras into the iMovie program.


Adding a title to your iMovie project allows you to accurately present the movie that is playing, label specific video clips in your project, as well as add credits to your iMovie project.


iMovie is an application for Macs that is used to create videos. An iMovie Project can be as simple or as complex as the amount of time and effort you wish to put into making it.


Adding a PowerPoint project to your iMovie program is effective in adding depth to a presentation. IMovie allows you do far more with your projects in regard to effects, the addition of audio into your presentation, as well as having an overall better quality of the video arrangement.


Creating a password for your computer prevents people from logging in your account when you are not around. Here is an article on how to create a password for Window XP computers.


Do you know what a user group is? It is what tells an account what it is allowed and not allowed to do. But there is already 2 groups in windows XP isn't there?


Create a Bootable Windows XP ISO from a Folder

If your computer came installed with Windows XP, but didn’t come with a disc, you may be wondering how to go about reinstalling in case something happens.


If you share your computer with multiple users, you may want to create an account for each one. This article will teach you how to create a user account on a Windows XP computer.


If you live in an area with very little to no privacy, people would be able to spy on you whenever they wanted. Wouldn't it be great to queue up the famous "screen saver" whenever you wanted to protect your work from passersby?


Configure Input Languanges in Windows XP

This is going to show you how to configure input languages in Windows XP. The input language that the computer uses tells Windows how to react when a user types using the keyboard.


Have you ever wondered how to create a hidden account in XP so that it is on the computer but not the welcome screen? It is fairly easy to do but be warned.


Configure Your Computer to See File Extensions

A file extension is the part of the name in the file that tells the computer what kind of file it is. For example, Readme.txt is a text file name and setup.exe is the name of an application or program.


IIS stands for Internet Information Services. It is a web server which provides access to web pages published on it. It does a similar role to Apache, except it is more user friendly.


Copy Text to the Clipboard With AGTH in Windows XP Professional

If you have ever played any Japanese visual novel, you will probably know of a few good quotes or two that were either really good or interesting. Here is a method that allows you to copy that quote in Japanese to your clipboard, for use elsewhere.


Clear All Files from a Computer Running Windows XP

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove all user-created files, folders, and programs from a Windows XP computer by booting from your installation CD and reformatting the drive.


The Windows clipboard is a valuable piece of technology that makes it easy to transport data between programs. Of course, all of it is stored in your computer's memory, and memory can get filled fast.


A Windows clean install is recommended when an upgrade to XP either fails or is not the best installation choice. It ensures that previous files are deleted, either for security or space needs, and can make Windows XP perform better and run faster than an upgrade.


Configure CD and DVD Autoplay in Windows XP

This will show you how to individually configure CD/DVD drives to automatically and play music files, copy pictures to a folder, view pictures as a slideshow, take no action, and many other things.


Convert a FAT32 File System to NTFS in Windows XP

While most modern hard drives are already set up as NTFS file systems, older systems (such as a computer that has been upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 98/ME) can greatly benefit from NTFS, due to its several benefits in security, reliability, and increased read/write performance.


Regents Exams are state wide exams given in New York State. They are offered in a variety of subjects and are usually given in June, August, and January.


Do you really feel out-of-energy when you ponder over your books? Not anymore. Here are few techniques provided which will help you develop interest in studies, the most effective being the breathing technique mentioned.


Staying focused is not always easy, especially if you're not that into the subject material. However, it's important to focus for academic success. If you're struggling to focus in class, work on getting in work mode before class.


A literal equation is an equation that has all variables or multiple variables.  [1]   To solve a literal equation, you need to solve for a determined variable by using algebra to isolate it.


You had the best of intentions to study well in advance of your exam, but you ended up getting distracted by other commitments and now you have to study at the last minute.


Is your learning situation not offering much of a challenge? Sometimes skipping a grade is a solution. This is not a very common occurrence in education anymore, as there are many excellent ways to give the gifted student a challenge without changing grades.


It can be a headache to just read off the textbook and remember the dates of historical events. But there are effective ways to revise for History.


Despite assumptions by some adults that teenagers have nothing important to worry about, teens in the middle of their school year are the most stressed group in the U.S.  [1]   Of all the sources of teen stress, like romantic relationships, family issues, and appearance concerns, schoolwork is the one most commonly identified by students.


School is a complicated thing. You want to socialize and have fun, but also do well and give yourself the best change for a future. It's important to buckle down and earn good marks, but it can be easy to push your work to the background.


Exams are one of the most important factors in student life. But how do you deal with you child when he fails an exam? What are the reasons behind exam failure?


The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a test given to Indian students to determine your eligibility for graduate school. It's a standardized test that's divided into different subjects, and you choose your subject before you take the test.


Customize the Size of the Windows 7 Taskbar Icons

Are you having difficulty seeing the icons in your Windows 7 taskbar? Are the icons too big, and you wish you could fit more? In either case, you can adjust the size of the icons in the taskbar to best suit your needs.


This is not as complex as it sounds. Basically, you can boot and install ANY version of Windows 7 and some Windows Vista versions on your PC. This is useful for recovery options and also to have an on-the-go installable Windows in your pocket.


A DVD can be created, or burned, from files that contain an ISO (also known as a disc image) extension using the Windows Disc Image Burner application built into Windows 7 operating systems.


Retaining knowledge is important for success at school and in the workplace. While there’s no set rule for how much people will forget over a given amount of time, everyone will sometimes struggle to remember important information.


A Windows 7 password reset disk could really come in handy if you ever forget your account password. With it, you can easily reset your Windows 7 password and get right in to your PC.


If you've encountered serious problems with your Windows 7 computer, or just want a fresh start, you'll need a recovery or installation disc. A Windows installation disc will allow you to reformat your computer and reinstall a fresh copy of Windows 7.


Control the Brightness of Your Computer With Windows

Is your bright screen sucking down all of your laptop's power? Are you trying to work on the computer late at night and want to make it easier on your eyes?


Create a Second Guest Account in Windows

Windows has a feature called guest account. It's an account for people that need just temporary access to your computer. This tutorial will show you how to create more guest accounts.


Partitions allow you to split your hard drive into multiple smaller pieces, each of which acts like a separate hard drive. This can be useful for creating a storage drive, sharing a part of the drive on a network as a drive, or to install an operating system.


Copy Windows 7 Image to Another Hard Drive With Ubuntu (Live Cd)

If you need to port your working Windows partition to another hard drive here is how you can make it real easy, fast and 100% workable. All with the help of a cost free Ubuntu CD (Live CD function and dd)


Close a Program That Is Not Responding in Windows

Your Windows 7 computer is not responding. You try to you try, but you are getting nowhere. Get your computer out of this bind and back up and running by following an easy path.


Connect to the Internet Wirelessly in Windows

This guide shows how to connect your Windows 7 PC to a wireless network.


There are several caches in Windows that are used to temporarily store files for quick retrieval. When these caches get too bloated, they can cause performance problems and connectivity issues.


Connecting two monitors to your Windows 7 computer will allow you to review and work on documents using both screens, and can even help with ergonomics.


Do you need to re-install Mac OS X? If so, read on!


Clean Install Windows 7 With Upgrade Media

You may can clean install Windows 7 using Upgrade media and a new or reformatted PC with no installed OS. You'll need to boot the PC with the Upgrade Setup disc, then enter a few commands before rebooting.


Windows 7 is a very beautiful operating system. It features better wallpapers and screensavers better than Windows Vista.


Change Your Input Method in Max Os X Lion

Depending on where you live, the placement of keys on your keyboard will differ. This can be confusing if you're used to using a certain keyboard to type in a certain language.


Change Scroll Direction in Mac Os X Lion

Many major changes have been made to the Mac OS X operating system in the latest release, OS X Lion. A number of the changes have been made to replicate the success of features from Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.


If you think that you made need an update to your Windows 7 operating system, but you're not sure how to check for updates, the following steps will help you to do just that.


If you don't enjoy browsing with Safari in OS X, you can change your default browser from within the Apple menu (OS X 10.10 and up), from within Safari (pre-OS X 10.10), or from within your browser itself.


Want to change the boring mac boot up picture in Snow Leopard on your Mac computer? Follow these directions and your wish shall come true!


Change the Location Your Screenshots Save in Mac OS X

By default, screenshots save directly to your desktop. This can leave your desktop super cluttered if you take a lot of screenshots. With just a bit of tinkering with the terminal, you can easily change the location in which these save and keep them somewhere more to your liking, leaving that desktop much neater.


On Mac OS X, you can change the icon for almost any file on your computer. In most cases it's as simple as copy-pasting the image into the right window.


Change the Default Email Client on Mac OS X

You can change your default email reader on Mac via Apple Mail or change your "Mailto" client with a browser extension. These adjustments will make it possible for third-party email clients (e.g. Gmail, Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Mail) to automatically open your received emails and to send email whenever you click a "mailto" link online.


Mac OS X has a variety of accessibility features to help out its users. One of these is the ability to increase the size of the cursor so it's easier to see where it is.


Change the Color of Your Dock on OS X Yosemite (Mac)

If you're using OS X Yosemite, you can now set to dark mode on Menu Bar and Dock  and  increase/reduce transparency. Start with step 1 to change the color of your dock.


Ever wanted to change Mac OS X icons without paying any price? This article outlines how to change Mac OS X icons without any software.


Most Macintosh computers now can burn CDs. It is fairly easy and straightforward to burn a data CD, but it is sometimes more difficult to burn a music CD.


Mac OS X allows you to burn, or write, CDs without installing any special software. You can burn data CDs to store large amounts of files, audio CDs to play in a stereo, or you can burn images of other discs to a CD.


Browse and Restore Past Versions of a Document in OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion is the latest major upgrade to the OS X operating system for Apple’s line of Mac computers. One of the major new features is Versions.


Change a Folder Icon on a Macintosh with Panther or higher

Do you think that any file, program, folder or even your hard drive icon is plain boring? Do you have a truckload of icons? Change it! With Panther, all things are possible.


If you want to backup your mac, don't use time machine because time capsules are expensive. For less than $100, you can back up your computer


Ever wanted to boot a CD on your mac computer? Follow these directions to be moving right along!


Change Your Taskbar Clock in Windows Xp from 24  to 12  Hour Time

Here's how to change the 24 hour clock to 12 hour time in Windows. Also works in Windows Vista and 7.


If you have set up  Open Directory  and are ready to start adding clients to the domain, you have come to the right place. If you have not please start the process by installing the  Server App .


Apple has a certification process for creative and information technology (IT) professionals and others looking to increase their knowledge and expertise in using Apple products or systems.


Change Windows Drive Letter Using Registry in Xp

If for some reason you want to change your drive letter, read this article. Note: You cannot change your  system drive letter  using this method (the drive where Windows XP is installed on).


You may have wanted to change the Windows XP startup options, and Microsoft is kind enough to provide a utility to edit them, without having to edit confusing files.


Change XP Administrator Password Using System Restore

An easy and hassle-free method to change the Windows XP administrator password. Read on!


Change Windows XP Home to Windows XP Professional

The functionalities of Windows  XP  pro are hidden in the home CD. This is the walkthrough to use them.


Change User Accounts Passwords Without Knowing the Users Password

This article will teach you how to delete users accounts passwords and change them without knowing the users passwords.


Change the System Properties Logo in Windows XP

Brand your computer with your own logo and contact information.


Change the System or Boot Drive Letter in Windows XP

When you install Windows XP two times on the same hard drive, the second system will not have C: as the default drive letter. But it's possible to have both systems using C: at the same time.


Change the Time on Your Windows XP Computer

Is the time or date on your computer wrong? Below is a very helpful article on how to change the time or date in a few easy steps. Thank you for reading How to Change the Time on Your Windows XP!


Change the Language of Your Computer (Windows XP)

If you want to use a different language in Windows XP, there are a few different ways you can go about it. Changing the display language can be a little complicated, as it can be difficult to change after Windows is already installed.


Change the Way You Start up to Make It Faster

,Are you tired of all those icons on the bottom right of the screen? Well now you can prevent them from loading.


There's a very old joke that goes, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" " Practice!" You may have also heard the expression "Practice makes Perfect." Or how about this one, "A little practice goes a long way."


Practice Trumpet As a High School Player

Do you want to play trumpet for your band, but know you can be better? If so, this article will show you how to practice the trumpet.


As a student, juggling study time with your other priorities can be a real challenge. However, successful students know the importance of effectively planning a study day.


Change Your User Account Picture in Windows

Ever wondered how you change your Windows 7 user account image? Read the steps below, to find out how!


Are you interested in checking your ActiveX Version? The following article gives you information about how-to check ActiveX Version on Windows 7.


Are you tired of the boring Start orb in Windows 7? While you can change the look of a lot of Windows 7's interface without the use of special tools, changing the Start orb will take a little more effort.


How much time do you have to invest in exam preparation and over how many days is that time spread? A student studying two hours each day for five days is in a different situation from a student studying ten hours the night before, although they are both investing the same amount of time.


Change Your Font in Microsoft Notepad (Windows 7)

Ever thought the default font in Windows 7s notepad was dull and boring? If you want a change, you can adjust it!


With this article you can learn how to change the themes on Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise.


Adult learners can be some of the most difficult to motivate. Unlike elementary age people, they do not respond as well to immediate reinforcer like candy, stickers, or high fives and loud praise.


Change the Time Synchronization Interval in Windows

Your computer's clock may be as many as a few seconds to a few minutes off the correct time. Therefore, Windows 7 includes a time synchronization scheduler to synchronize your clock automatically, located on the Internet Time tab in the Date & Time Settings.


This article talks about how to change the Windows 7 login background. The login background is the background that is displayed by Windows 7 before you log on to your user account.


This wikiHow teaches you how to change the appearance of some of your Windows 7 computer's on-screen text. Although you can't change all of Windows 7's fonts, you can alter some of them from within the Personalize menu.


Don't like the new Windows 7 Interface? Follow these easy steps and you'll make it look like Windows Vista!


Windows 7 allows you to change the display language for most of the interface. The process is fairly straightforward and the most comprehensive if you have Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise.


Change the Desktop Wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter Edition

If you have Windows 7 Starter edition installed on your netbook, you may be frustrated that you can't change the wallpaper. While there's no built-in way to change the wallpaper, there are a couple of ways around the restriction.


At some point during your education, you’re likely to be hit with the realization that you’re too busy to accomplish everything you need to get done.


Change or Put a New Album Cover Photo for a MP3 Song on Windows

Windows Media Player can be a useful application to manage your music, even if you don't use it to listen. This wikiHow will teach you how to change an album cover for a MP3 song on Windows 7.


Batch Rename Files in Mac OS X Using Automator

Automator is a handy application that comes included with Mac OS X, so it should already be on your Mac computer. Here's how to rename a lot of files at once in Mac OS X using Automator.


Change the Position of the Taskbar in Windows

In Windows 7, you can change the position of the taskbar according to your personal preferences. Typically, the standard position for the Windows taskbar is along the bottom of your computer screen or desktop, however, you can place the taskbar on the left, right, or along the top section of your desktop.


Startup programs are saved in a special folder on the hard drive and run automatically when Windows boots up. In Windows 7, the default startup program settings are similar to those of previous versions of Windows.


Avoid or Remove Mac Defender Malware from Mac OS X V10.6 or Earlier

Mac Defender Malware targets Mac OS X v10.6 or earlier version users with phishing attempts. If you fall victim to this malware, you are diverted from legitimate websites to fake websites.


Are letters not typing the way you want them to? Or has  this  happened to you? You're typing text, whether it be in a document, on wikiHow, anywhere, and you start typing foreign characters like "é" when you hit the   /   key on your keyboard.


If you have a shared Apple Mac and need to add new users but are unsure how just follow these simple steps.


Adjust the Size of the Mail Sidebar Icons in Mac OS X Lion

Many changes have been made to core features in the Mac operating system in the latest release, OS X Lion. Many of these features are user interface redesigns that make certain apps such as Mail, Finder, iCal, and Preview fit in with the rest of the operating system.


Add a New Mail Account on an Apple Computer

So you want to make a new mail account on a Macintosh.Here is how:


So you want your Mac to read something to you? Read more to find out how.


Add a Customised Background on Photo Booth (Mac)

Using a green screen to place a subject in a fake environment used to be a tool available only to special effects professionals. These days, you can add your own background for a "green screen" effect at home on your own computer.


Apple's operating system includes a convenient dock at the bottom of the desktop to house shortcuts to whatever applications you want to get to fast.


The Dashboard is a feature in Mac OS X that gives users quick access to "widgets," or small programs that usually only serve one basic purpose. This article will show you how to add new widgets to your Dashboard.


Add a Custom Message to the Os X Lion Log in Screen

The latest operating system upgrade for Mac computers, OS X Lion, includes a completely redesigned Log-in screen that is now referred to as the Lock Screen.


This wikiHow teaches you how to magnify objects on your Mac's screen.


Ever wanted to change the tint of your dock and menubar on your Mac in Yosemite?


Change the Default Photo Display Program in Windows XP

Have you ever gone to view a photo on your computer, only to click on it and have an annoying program that you  don't  like open it for you? Sometimes programs hijack your extensions, taking over the default viewer status for your pictures.


Change the Appearance of Windows XP using GUIMods.com

Do you want to get a Windows Vista, but you don't want to spend $100 on it? Are you bored of looking at the old Windows XP computer? By reading this article you could change the appearance (not just the wallpaper) in Windows XP, iTunes, Windows Live messenger, etc.


Access Dashboard Widgets in Mac OS X Lion

In the OS X Lion version of the OS X operating system for Mac, Apple has introduced a number of revolutionary new features that change the way you interact with your content.


Change the Active Partition in Windows XP

This shows how to change the active partition (or sometimes called "boot" partition) in Windows XP. This can be useful in numerous scenarios, for example:


Today you're going to learn the method of changing the icons of your folders.


Windows XP support has ended, yet many continue to use the XP operating system. It is still the backbone of many computers and it really deserves tutorials which help to make use of its functions.


Change the Background on Your XP Computer

The background of your computer screen can be changed from the blue that is standard when buying. You can also add others, from a list provided, or even use one of your own pictures as a background to personalize your screen.


You've installed your OS or entered your product key, but now you want to change it. How do you do it? You can use the Windows Activation Wizard graphical user interface (GUI) or a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) script.


Change a Partition Size Using Easeus Partition Manager

This article will tell you how to change the size of an existing partition using EASEUS Partition Master (free partition software for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8).


Boot Windows XP from a Fat32 Formatted a USB Flash Drive

A bootable USB key is a handy tool for a variety of purposes. Most of the people use BartPE to install light-weight windows on their USB key. Booting from 2GB+ (4/8/16GB) FAT32 formatted flash disk (thumb-drive) needs a work-around procedure. (


Perhaps you have a Windows 7+ computer/laptop and you think your icons need to look different. If so, this is the article for you.


This will show you to change the drive letter associated with a particular drive. Sometimes it's just cool to have an (X:) drive, or an (S:) drive.


Change a User's Login Picture in Windows XP

When there are multiple users on one Windows computer, it helps to be able to tell the user account apart. Luckily, Windows begun incorporating pictures next to each user's account name once it released Windows XP.


Permissions in Windows 7 determine which users can access, modify, and delete files and folders. Every file and folder on your Windows computer has individual permissions settings.


Change a Drive Letter in XP Using a Batch File

You can change a drive letter for a network drive in Windows XP using a batch file without administrator rights by using the following steps.


Change a User Account Picture on Windows

If you need to change your user account picture in Windows 7, it's a very simple process. This tutorial will explain exactly what to do.


Booting your Windows 7 computer from a USB flash drive can be useful in the event you want to install or reinstall Windows 7, or if you want to recover Windows 7 from a major virus or error.


Change a Display Language on Windows 7 Without Vistalizator

"Vistalizator" will fail internal installation languages. Here's an article for you!


If you lost the password to your regular Windows 7 user account, you can use the password recovery drive you created to access your account in minutes.


Burning DVDs used to require a bunch of special software, Windows 7 includes the tools to burn data DVDs with ease. Windows 7 also includes the ability to burn ISO files without the need of a third-party program.


Want to enter MS-DOS in Windows XP but you just don't know how? This article will teach you how to do so.


Have you used someone's new Hewlett Packard with their OEM version of Windows XP? You've seen that HP has their own icon in the Start Menu, underneath Run, that goes to their Help Site.


Change Character Repeat and Cursor Blink Settings in Windows

You can change the character repeat delay, character repeat rate, and cursor blink rate on your Windows 7 PC. Doing so can increase your typing speed.


Automatically Shut Down Your Computer at a Specified Time

Do you always forget to switch off your computer before going to bed, or just forget to look at the clock while you're working? This article will tell you how to get your computer to shut down at a time specified by you.


Windows 7 features a built-in backup program called Backup and Restore that allows you to back up and save all personal data on your computer to a DVD, CD, or external hard drive.


Back Up Windows 7 Files Onto an eSata External Hard Drive

This article contains two processes. The first is the assembly of the 3.0 eSATA external hard drive, and the second is backing up existing files onto the hard drive.


The master volume of the computer affects all sound devices currently running in the system. For Windows 7, adjusting the master volume or system volume is very simple.


Time Machine is a very simple tool to use on your Mac. It backs up your whole hard drive onto an external hard drive. Once you set it up, it backs up your files as you work, saving you the hassle of remembering this task.


Choosing a desktop color on your computer allows you to personalize your Mac, and change the background to suit your mood. In addition to plain color backgrounds, you can also choose from a wide range of high quality graphics and photos which Apple provides, or even use photographs of your own.


Tired of the Finder icon taking up your valuable Dock space? OS X doesn't natively support removing the icon from the Dock, but with a quick hack you can enable the option.


Reinstall Mac OS X (Leopard and Earlier)

Reinstalling OS X may be necessary from time to time to correct any errors and improve your computer's performance. The reinstallation process only takes a few minutes, and is a fairly hands-off process.


Windows Live Messenger and Essentials 2011 is not for everyone. Many people don't like the ribbon in Windows Live Mail and Photo Gallery. The Messenger 2011 is not very user friendly and so many people have stayed with Windows Live Messenger and Essentials 2009 instead.


Turn Off the Dashboard in OS X 10.7 and Up

So you don't use the dashboard in OS X and would like to make it disappear? Continue to step 1 to learn how.


Learning how to use Keynote? This article is about inserting an image to Keynote. Read on, starting at Step 1 for some tactics.


Transfer Files and Settings from a Windows Xp or Vista Pc to Windows 7 With an External Hard Drive

This article is to demonstrate a way to transfer data from a Windows XP or Vista computer to a Windows 7 computer using Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer is a file transferring program included in newer versions of Microsoft Windows operating system which allows the moving of files and settings between two computers.


Learn how to backup your Windows XP computer quickly. This is a down and dirty full system backup. This will allow you to restore everything on your system if you had a system crash.


Speed up the shutdown process for Windows XP by closing active processes or applications quicker. A simple change to 3 registry entries may be the solution.


You just completely installed a new fresh version of Windows XP/Vista/7 into your computer. But somehow when the window that ask you to authenticate or activate windows tell you that your copy of Windows XP/Vista/7 is not genuine.


Have you ever once booted up your PC and found that one of your drives were missing? This article will guide you step-by-step in how to show a hidden drive.


Zipping a file basically takes the information in the a file or folder and compresses the information down to a size that it easier to transfer. While there are many different programs that are available to do this, the Windows operating system has this ability built in to it.


Automatically Defragment Files in Windows XP

Have you ever been annoyed of waiting too much till the Disk Defragmenter defragments your disk? Have you ever wondered of adding a new item in the Menus of Windows XP, just for De-fragmentation.


If you've been using Windows XP for a while, you may have noticed that your computer is taking longer to boot up. This is because programs are adding themselves to your start up, and they all have to load before you can start using the computer.


Add New User While Your Computer Works Under Domain Controller

Have you ever tried to create a local account or new user and you failed because your computer is under a domain controller? Here are some easy steps you can add new local user can use the computer without any need to access with domain names and passwords


Adjust Volume when Taskbar Controls Are Blocked

Note: This is for Windows XP.  Sometimes, you feel that it would be better if your computer was quiet, but some school computers block access to your volume controls.


Adjust the Color Quality on a Windows XP Computer

Perhaps you are going to play a new computer game and you need to adjust your color quality. Perhaps you want to just try adjusting your settings a little different than normal.


Activate Windows XP Without a Genuine Product Key

This wikiHow teaches you how to bypass the trial version of Windows XP, either by using a stock product key or by using software to display your own product key.


After reading this short article, you will know how to adjust the master volume on your computer.


Shortcuts can be helpful in all aspects of life. On the computer, you can save precious time by having a shortcut that takes you to the site you visit most often without opening your browser.


Add New Send to Locations on Your Windows Xp Pc

Ever wondered how to make it easy to copy files to another place? after you complete the following steps, you can just right on a file and send it.


Installing a gaming device on Windows XP is just like installing one on any Windows computer, all it requires is the device, a bus for the device, the control panel and/or the driver installation CD.


If you need to add a network printer in  Windows XP,  the steps can seem complicated for a new user. However, they really aren't if you read them closely and follow them systematically, working through the printer wizard that will help walk you through the steps one-by-one.


In order to get the most out of Windows XP, you'll need to activate it using your Windows XP product key. If you have an internet connection or dial-up modem, you can get activated with just a few clicks.


If you are new to Windows 7, you might need to know how to adjust your mouse settings so that your mouse will work just the way you want it. There are many settings that you can change in order to make your mouse perform the best of its ability.


Add an "Open With Notepad As Administrator" Shortcut to the Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

In Windows Vista and Windows 7, when you double-click a text file which is located in a protected system folder (like the "Program Files" folder) or one of its subfolders, you'll notice that you can view its contents, but you will not be able to save any changes you made.


Odds are if you have Windows 7 Professional, by default these games are unavailable, but here is how you can gain access to them.


Windows 7 gives users the ability to share files and folders with friends and family at home or with co-workers at the office. Whether your computer is connected to a homegroup, workgroup or domain on a specific network, folders and files can be shared.


Add an "Open Command Prompt Here As Administrator" Shortcut to the Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

In Windows Vista and Windows 7, when you want to open a command prompt starting with a certain path, this can be a tedious process and sometimes you'll notice that some programs won't run from the command prompt at all, because they require administrator privileges.


Add a Videos Link to the Start Menu on Windows

The Windows 7 Start Menu includes links to your Pictures and Music folders, but not to your Videos folder. If you watch a lot of videos and want a link to them on your Start Menu, here's what you can do:


While Windows is typically set to activate automatically when you install it, you may find a time when you need to manually activate it. Activating Windows verifies that your copy of Windows is only being used by your computer hardware, which helps prevent piracy.


Users of computers with any kind of operating system may need to find where cookies are stored on their computer. Cookies are small files that hold bits of information about the user and past Internet activity.


Add a Folder to the Windows 7 File Index

The Windows Search index is a list of files and folders that are commonly searched. These include the folders in your User directory, and anything in your libraries.


Add the Control Panel to the Start Menu as a Submenu

The Control Panel is the most important and sensitive section of an operating system or your PC. Control panel applications or features are frequently needed to operate your PC.


Windows 7 must be activated in order to be used beyond 30 days. Windows Loader is an app that can be used to bypass the activation process entirely, but is not officially supported by Microsoft.


Telnet is a command line tool that is designed for administering remote servers through the Command Prompt. Unlike Windows XP and Vista, Windows 7 does not come with the Telnet client installed automatically.


Are you battling a nasty computer virus, or a program that refuses to uninstall itself? Safe Mode is a way to load Windows with only the basic files that it needs to run.


The quickest and easiest way to access shared folders in Windows 7 is to add the folders to the Windows Homegroup. The Windows Homegroup is a special networking function designed to make it easier for you to access shared files without having to type file paths or know much about networking.


Access and Use the Bing Desktop Extension in Windows

This article will tell you how to access and use the Bing Desktop extension in Windows 7. The Bing Desktop extension lets you search from your computer (using an Internet Connection), and then opens the results in the Bing Search on your default browser.


People often use Remote Desktop to change or install software on computers out of physical reach. To use Remote Desktop in Windows 7, you’ll need to change settings on both the “target” computer (the one being controlled) and the “connecting” computer (the one doing the controlling) before you begin.


When you upgrade to Windows 7, there are a couple of ways to go about it. This wikiHow will teach you the most hassle-free method: a complete clean installation.


This wikiHow teaches you how to quit an application that has stopped responding in Mac OS X.


Mac OS X Lion is the first operating system shipped by Apple for their Mac computers that is only available as a download through the Mac App Store.


"God Mode" is a hidden feature of Windows 7 which gives you access to every option in Control Panel on one screen. This is useful, especially for power users, since navigating the traditional Control Panel is tedious and unintuitive.


If you're running into problems with your Calendar app in OS X, such as long loading times or error messages, deleting your cache may help. Before deleting your cache, try removing and re-adding your calendar accounts to see if this fixes the problem.


How to restore items in your  Recycling Bin .


Adwares are malwares download with random free software. These adware are usually not dangerous, but they show pop-ups, toolbars that annoys you or they change your homepage and your default search-engine.


Renaming a file is VERY easy. Read on to find out how to!


If you're a Windows user, this tip will help you identify a particular file like a photo or document (doc, pdf, xsl, pptx) without having to open several files in an open folder.


Configure Users and Groups in OS X Mavericks Server App 3.X

Configuring users and groups in the Server app is a very simple process, but before configuring these settings the Server app must be  installed  and  Open Directory  set up.


Configure Profile Manager in OS X Mavericks Server App 3.X

Now that you have set up your  Server  and configured  Open Directory , you are ready to start managing your devices on the network with Profile Manager.


An ISO image file (one with an ".iso" extension) is a type of disc image file used to replicate the contents of an optical disc, such as a CD. The ISO file for a given disc contains every piece of information written to the disc.


Sometimes, the icons on your Windows computer get messed up. For example, they may be blurry or broken. One of the causes can be that a file named IconCache got corrupted (glitched).


There will come a time where you will have to take your PC's problems into your own hands. This is a guide on how to access the Device Manager, a essential utility in windows for repairs and maintenance.


Make and Restore a Backup of the Windows Registry

The Registry is an essential part of Windows. It stores settings and other system information. If the Registry becomes corrupted, Windows may develop serious problems.


If you have an .exe file (or really any file) you've made or not, and you want to make an installation to it. The process is easy and quick, just the tutorial is very detailed.


There are many ways to create a file on your computer. Microsoft Windows since Windows 95 has offered a way to create a blank file, without having to open any separate application, by using the context menu of Windows Explorer.


Recover a Lost Product Key from Your Windows Operating System

A product key comes along with the Windows product. This key allows you to activate the product you bought. However, if you lose the product key, you will not be able to reinstall the product.


You can create a log file without using a compiler. Here is the simplest and smallest way to create log files in Windows operating systems.


Access Data of a Password Protected User in Windows XP in Case the PC Fails to Boot

You may come across a situation in which your windows XP PC fails to reboot, and the most accepted solution to that problem is to re-format the Hard Disk.


Knowing how to invert colors on Windows 7 is a useful skill because reading a document with a black background and white text can be easier to process visually.


Screensavers not only protect your computer screen from damage, but also complete your computer's theme and simply look cool. Most users have one of the default Windows screensavers set, but these can become boring over time.


Install the MySQL Database on Your Windows PC

MySQL is the world’s most popular open source relational database management system. This instruction will guide you through the installation of the MySQL software suite.


Most people who have Windows XP, probably have it installed on a computer that sometimes can be a little slow or they don't have a large amount of RAM memory, which is what helps your computer work faster.


There may be times when you don't want others to see some of your data, especially if you're using a shared computer.


Scrap files on Windows operating systems are files that are created when you drag certain document parts to your desktop or in another folder. For relatively large files, this format could prove as a more lightweight alternative to using the program-provided formats.


Delete Files Without Moving It Into the Recycle Bin

This is very simple method to delete a file permanently without moving it into the Recycle Bin.


Hide Files on Your Computer in Windows With a Few Quick Clicks

We all have files that we don't want opened by anyone else. It might be embarrassing, we might want to keep it safe, etc. For protection or in order to avoid awkward situations, here a few simple steps to hide files on your computer.


If you're trying to delete a file and your computer isn't letting you, it's most likely because another program is currently trying to use the file.


The Windows Recycle Bin acts as an intermediate resting area for soon-to-be-deleted files. However, even after being "deleted" from the main areas of your hard drive, the files still exist.


Delete a File in Microsoft Windows Using Batch Files

Want to delete files in a directory with one click? Are you an application developer who wants a free way to delete a file as part of their program?


Force Windows to Show All Drives in File Explorer

Windows will automatically hide permanent drives that have no connected media (for example, an integrated SD card reader on a laptop). You can force Windows to display these drives in the File Explorer by accessing the File Explorer options and disabling the option to hide them.


Sometimes you are faced with an error when you try to delete a file permanently. It may be Spyware, Malware, Ad-ware or any Trojan. In some situations, the file is being used by the essential Windows programs such as Windows Explorer, which prevents it from being removed.


Cookies are files on your computer that stores your browsing data about a particular website. When you clean your computer, these cookies get deleted.


The JAR file format is a compressed format used primarily to distribute Java applications and libraries. It is built on the ZIP file format, and functions in a similar way; many files are compressed and packaged together in a single file, making it easy to distribute the files over a network.


Back up Your Files on a Windows XP or Windows 7 Computer

Most people today have important files on their computers. If your computer failed you right now where would you be? To make sure you are safe in the event you lose your computer, you should learn how to back up your files.


Block an Application or .EXE from Running in Windows

As a system administrator, you may have come across users misusing different types of applications on a network computer, which could cause harm to the system.


Setting a password on a Windows computer is a relatively quick and easy process that will greatly increase the security of your files. Security is important, and now you can learn to safeguard your files in Windows 7, Vista and XP.


Have you ever tried to copy an entire folder with a Windows batch file? The following method will show you how to copy a folder from one location to another with a batch file.


There are a lot of pretty amazing things that can be done using Batch Files. People use them to automate basic PC processes while others make games.


Want to protect your computer from your roommate, parents, or brothers? Learn how to add a password to protect your computer!


Locked yourself out of your machine? Grandma forgot her log on password(again)? It's a common and frustrating occurrence that will likely find everyone in some way or another in the course of their computing life.


Create a Recursive Batch File in Windows

This prank opens up "explorer.exe" repeatedly until the computer runs out of memory. It Gets EXTREMELY annoying/scary, especially if it is in startup.


Password Protect a Microsoft Word Document

If you’ve got a Word document that you don’t want prying eyes to see or modify, you’ll want to lock down your file with a strong password. Word comes with password protection capabilities built-in to every version.


Creating passwords that are both safe and memorable get harder and harder as we have to memorize more and more. Combining words, phrases, numbers, and coding them with simple substitutions will ensure that your personal information is safe.


Adding a password protection to a windows .batch script isn’t incredibly difficult, but it would be hard to accomplish without any instructions. If you’re willing to take the time to learn then you'll have some password protection in no time.


Okay, so how many of you have way too many user accounts and way too many passwords to remember? Here is a solution - a useful, free program that you can download to help.


Create a Password Protected File on Windows

Windows 7 creates an inconvenience for protecting your data by not allowing you to protect individual files with a password natively unlike previous iterations such as Windows XP.


Make a Password Protected File (for Microsoft Users)

Have you been saving some pictures and videos to your PC? Do you have any top secret files that you'd like to make inaccessible to others?


Sometimes you forget your password, but luckily it's not the end of the world. With a few tricks, you can change the password for any Windows 7 user account on any computer.


When you connect an account to Outlook, you'll enter your email address and password so that Outlook can retrieve and send your emails. If you change your email password, you'll need to change the password in Outlook so that it can access your account.


This article tells you an easy way to dual boot windows 2000 and Fedora Core 3, with two hard drives...using the primary channel on the motherboard


Delete a File or Folder Showing Error "Access Is Denied"

It may happen that when you are trying to delete a file, you receive the following error message:   Cannot delete  <filename> : Access is denied.


When it comes to computers, the folder is the backbone of organization. Folders help you separate, label, and move files with ease. Before you can utilize this basic function of a computer, though, you have to know how to create one.


Compare the Content of Two Folders with @MAX SyncUp

Sometimes it is required to make sure that the folders saved in the different places have the equal structure and content or understand how they differ.


Enable Viewing Hidden Files and Folders in Windows

Do you want to be able to see files and folders that have been marked hidden? Follow these steps.


No matter what you use your computer for, sooner or later you will want to archive some of your folders that contain information you want to keep but that you rarely access.


Clear Search History in Computer/File Explorer Search Box

Don’t want other people to know what have been searched in the Computer or File Explorer on your Windows 8 PC? In this article, you are recommended to clear all searches in the Computer or File Explorer search box using the method illustrated by the following three steps.


Change the Folder Background in Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer began in Windows 95 as a replacement for the older Windows 3.x File Manager. Over time the software evolved form being a simple file manager to a task-based file management system housing the operating system's search functionality and File Type associations (based on filename extensions), and is responsible for displaying the desktop icons and wallpaper, the Start Menu, the task bar, and the Control Panel, known as the Windows Shell.


Change Location of the Temp Folder in Windows

In Windows 7 you might want to change the location of the System Temporary folder. It stores temporary internet files, setup files, windows explorer files & history and program files.


A folder is a space on a storage medium that allows files to be placed in it. Folders can help to keep your computer organized by grouping your files together.


Add an External Hard Drive to Windows 7 Libraries

The new libraries feature in Windows 7 acts like a My Documents folder but lets you also add folders on external hard drives to the Library so your files are all in one place.


Battlefield 2142 is an FPS game by EA. This is how to get it working on Linux.


Extract files from TAR archives with and without compression (GZip).


Many Backtrack users enjoy the advanced penetration-testing tools offered by BT4. So one would be surprised to have trouble getting the OS to recognize a simple USB drive.


Find out How Long Your Linux Computer Has Been on For

This tutorial will show you how to find out how long your Linux computer has been on for using a Terminal.


Actually there is no console for Tomcat available, but you can get the same functionality as a console window for Tomcat in windows.


Are you trying to figure out which version of Linux you are using? The procedure can be different depending on which distribution you use, but it is usually something like this.


RPM stands for Red Hat package manager and is one of the components used in Linux . It is being used widely in many Linux distributions such as Fedora , Mandriva and so on .


Configure XDebug in XAMPP (1.7.2/Later) on Windows

After installing Xampp(1.7.2 or later) on windows, make the following procedures for configuring  Xdebug


Some applications downloaded online for the Linux operating system require you to install a Tar.gx file. This can oftentimes be confusing, complicated, and just a general thorn in the back.


Connecting two PCs, with one running Windows Vista and the other running Windows 7, requires you to configure the network manually. It requires a network switch or a router, and two ethernet cables to connect both PCs to the router.


Automatic Updates is a feature of  Windows Update  added as of Windows ME. It allows users to have their computers install important updates automatically, without visiting the Windows Update website or opening the client.


Finding a file in a Linux system can be difficult if you don't know how. The best way to find files is to utilize several different terminal commands.


Configure a Computer to Multi Boot Operating Systems

When you get a computer you like, you also want to get an operating system you like. But sometimes, having one operating system you like simply isn't enough.


As a Windows Insider, you have some responsibilities to take care of. You are helping to make the Windows operating system (OS) a better place for new users.


Clear Microsoft Calculator Using a Keyboard Shortcut

This article will show you how to clear Microsoft calculator using a keyboard shortcut. Hit the delete key to clear Microsoft calculator without having to use your mouse.


Configure CAWE in a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain

This lab teaches you how to configure Certification Authority Web Enrollment (CAWE) in a Windows Server 2012 R2 domain. This process is useful in many situations, such as when a domain user wants to logon to a domain, but he or she does not have a domain member client available.


You flash drive is 4 GB, and the game is 4.2 GB! What to do? I tell you; Compress your files using Winrar or Winzip!


Combine Your Favorite Songs Onto One CD Using Windows Media Player

You are sitting in a room, and you have your entire CD collection spread out in front of you. You would like to multitask, but every few minutes, you have to switch CD's in order to hear your favorite songs.


Clearing Windows clipboard with Visual Basic Scripts (involves Internet Explorer).


A thumbnail is a preview of a file.  [1]   On older versions of Windows, whenever you view a thumbnail in Windows, a file called  Thumbs.db  is created so that your thumbnails can load faster next time.


Clean the Windows Context Menu via Registry

If you have been using Windows for some time and have installed several applications or programs, you'll probably find a lot of clutter in your context menu.


Have you lost your Windows Product Key? This 25 character key is required any time you want to reinstall Windows or install your old copy of Windows on a new computer.


This wikiHow teaches you how to see how much storage space remains on your computer or mobile device. This process is different than checking  memory usage , which typically refers to a computer's RAM.


Choose Between Windows XP and Windows Vista

Windows XP and Windows Vista are not the same. How and why is this? It is not just the date, or the new style of the toolbar. And this how-to will tell you, in popular opinion, which one is better, and points to consider about each one -- the good and the bad.


Check Your Windows System Specifications

Want to check your computer's specifications? There are several ways to achieve this on Windows, but a simple search in the Help and Support center is a quick and easy option.


Change the Screen Color Display on a Mac

To change your Mac's screen display color, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click Display → click the Color tab → select a new profile from the list.


Change the Size of Sidebar Icons on a Mac

To change the size of your Mac's sidebar icons -- the icons that appear on the left side of a Finder window, for example -- click on the Apple menu → Click on "System Preferences" → Click on "General" → Click on the drop-down menu next to "Sidebar Icon Size" → Then, click on your preferred icon size.


10 second summary:
1. Click on the Apple menu
2. Open   System Preferences
3. Click on   Language & Region
4. Click on the   Region dropdown
5.


It's an easy task to check your Windows memory, here's how you do it!


Change the Number of Recent Items Shown on a Mac

The Recent Items list in the Apple menu will show you apps and documents that you have used recently. You can change this from the default 10 items to as many as 50, or turn it off completely.


DirectX is Microsoft's name for a family of application programming interfaces designed to speak to multimedia programs, such as music and video players.


This wikiHow will teach you how to change the formats of measurement units, decimal and grouping separators, as well as regional keyboard numbers, dates, and times (by language) on your Mac.


Change the Name of a Bookmark on a Mac Computer

Did you recently save a  bookmark  on your Mac computer, but think the name of it doesn't match the page it leads to? If one doesn't match, you can change the old name of it into a new name to make it feel right.


To change the display resolution on your Mac, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click Display → click the Scaled option → select the resolution or display scaling you want to use.


To change the measurement units on a Mac, click on the Apple menu → Click on "System Preferences" → Click on "Language & Region" → Select temperature units → Click on "Advanced" → Then, select measurement and currency units.


A toll-free telephone number can add convenience to communicating with long-distance friends and family. For a business, an 800 number can boost your marketing by providing a free way for clients and customers to communicate with you.


Internet searches can yield a surprising amount of information on phone numbers. Finding information online about a land line or cell phone number is usually referred to as a "reverse phone number lookup."


Change the Magnification Size of the Dock on a Mac

To change the magnification size of the Dock on a Mac, click on the Apple menu → Click on "System Preferences" → Click on "Dock" → Click the checkbox next to "Magnification" → Then, drag the slider next to "Magnification" to the desired level.


Change the Keyboard Shortcut for a Mac Screenshot

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the keystroke combinations you use on your Mac's keyboard to perform various screen shot actions.


Have you got the latest mobile phone and are wondering what to do with your old phone? Research has shown that the houses in UK are clogged with old unused mobile phones worth thousands of pounds.


Did you know that there are more mobile devices on planet Earth than toothbrushes? Mobile recruiting is easy to implement and can increase your candidate pool.


Get Free Phone Calls with Smartphone Apps

Running out of money? Time to talk to your friends for free!


Having the latest gadget available is something most people desire, whether it's to fit in with the crowd or to upgrade their current devices. Do a bit of research to find out what's most popular, and then search around great deal on your gadget of choice.


An 0800 number is a toll-free number in the UK and New Zealand, as well as countries including France, Germany, Brazil, Paraguay, Egypt, and Turkey.


If you own a mobile phone and use AT&T as your service provider, you may be eligible to receive a replacement phone from AT&T when your mobile device malfunctions.


Telephone numbers preceded by a 900 are considered premium-rate numbers since callers are charged a fee. The numbers are used by businesses to create revenue.


Even since the days of actual chalkboards, students have been struggling to maintain their concentration and composure for an entire school year. Fortunately, there are copious steps you can take to make the school year go by a bit faster, and even a learn a decent amount along the way.


If you’re trying to make yourself smarter, you’re in good company! Many people are learning ways to increase and improve cognitive functioning. Research is still being developed, but basic strategies to make yourself smarter are easy to access.


Starting Sixth Form is an exciting time and the start of a new chapter for many students. However, it can be quite daunting and it is important to make the most of this time, this is where you will discover more about yourself and start to write your future.


Fix a PDA Stuck in a Digitizer Calibration Loop

Touch-sensitive screens act crazy sometimes. Sometimes there is an easy cost-free fix.


A WebQuest is a computer based teaching tool that allows students to work in groups or independently. Students use the web to find information on a specific topic presented by the WebQuest.


Need a new phone? Here are your options.


A study timetable is a handy, inexpensive tool that can help you get control over your study time. It will give you perspective on what you need to accomplish and the time you have to do it in.


A common fear among students is to enter the exam room and immediately experience your brain emptying itself of every fact you’ve studied. To overcome this fear and really help yourself remember what you’ve learned, it is useful to use a wide range of study tips and tricks.


Concentrating while studying can be hard, especially when the study material isn't one of your favorite topics. While studying has never been the most exciting aspects of school, it doesn't have to be the drag that it is made out to be.


Magnetism occurs when negative and positive particles in an object line up in a specific manner, causing an attraction or repulsion with nearby particles.


A data entry operator or typist is one who enters data into a machine using alphanumeric keyboard. Data entry operator is also known by other titles,including information processing workers, data entry workers and word processors.


Observation is one of the best ways of learning. Not only will observation enable you to see exactly how something is done, but you’ll be able to learn the technique of the person doing it.


Wiping a computer means removing everything--operating system, programs, and files--from the hard drive. To figure out how to wipe a computer, first determine what the hard disk is going to be used for after it's erased and find out why it's being wiped.


Math can be a difficult subject, particularly if you don’t have the right skills in place. But once you know how to approach it strategically, you’ll likely find it less frustrating and have much higher chances of success.


Improve Your Study Routine with Exercise

Studying and passing your classes can be difficult, and finding effective ways to  study  may seem impossible. Recent studies have found strong links between cognitive function, memory recall, and brain function and exercise, which points to the benefits of adding physical activity to your study routine.


A circle (or pie) graph is a visual way of showing information. Usually, pie charts are used to show percentages or proportional data as a way to compare seven or fewer categories.


Having high reasoning skills can help in work, school, and interpersonal relationships. There are a variety of ways to change your reasoning skills for the better.


As a Gmail user, you can video chat with friends and family directly from within Gmail as long as you and your contacts have the Hangouts plugin installed to your Internet browser.


Writing an operating system is hard work. Make it simpler by using some free tools that you can get over the internet. In this guide, I will show you step by step how to write your very own operating system and boot it in a real computer!


Batch files are DOS command line commands  batched  together. In Linux they are known as shell scripts, and follow a completely different syntax. Early Windows users had to use a batch file (autoexec.bat) to allocate a drive letter to their CD-ROM's, in order to install Windows from CD.


Use an Operating System from a USB Stick

You can install an operating system onto a flash drive and use it like a portable computer by using Rufus on Windows or the Disk Utility on Mac. For each method, you'll need to acquire the OS installer or image, format the USB flash drive, and install the OS to the USB drive.


The "Run" Program which is a program. Well, This program can help you to go faster to run a program on your computer. Instead of just going to the starting page of the Internet Explorer.


Survive Forgetting Your Homework at School

Have you ever sat down to complete your homework only to realize you left some important component (like a worksheet or textbook) at school? Don’t freak out!