Windows
How to disable startup items in Windows
Here’s a quick guide to disabling startup items in windows, typically used to free up memory or identifying programs/tasks that are causing problems with computer – such as viruses and trojans. If you are reading this guide because you want to get rid of an item that is causing problems with your PC, I would […]
Keyboard shortcuts
To make life easier (?), there are a whole lot of keyboard shortcuts in Windows XP. Some you will know but there are some more obscure ones that not everyone knows about. Here is a list of the most common shortcuts. There are many more believe it or not but these ones will keep you […]
System32 folder opens up when Windows starts?
I’m writing about this problem as it took a while for me to find the right solution for my neighbour to fix this, and I want to have the info easy for me to find 🙂 I’ll list all the steps that I took, and if none of them work, I will be surprised.
Windows Live Local Outlook add-in
Add maps, routes, driving directions, and more to Outlook with the new Windows Live Local Outlook plug-in. This is a handy app for anyone who gets tired of switching back and forth between the web and Outlook to email directions; plus, you can totally integrate it with your task planner so your travel time is […]
Shutdown shortcut on your desktop
When I want to shutdown one of my (Windows) PCs, I’m sick of clicking on Start>Turn off computer and then ‘shutdown’. Why didn’t Microsoft include a short icon or something similar to do that. Here’s some nifty instructions for making a shutdown shortcut on your desktop – complete with icon! Click here to read how […]