Lifehacker has a great post about the Windows Registry. The registry is a database of all Windows Operating System settings and application settings. If it gets corrupt, it can stop Windows from booting and you may have to reinstall Windows. For many reasons, typical users should leave the registry alone, but there are times when [...]
Mainstream support for Windows XP stopped earlier this year. That means that any bugs (flaws) in the operating system will not be fixed. Extended support continues until April 2014. This means that everyone will receive security updates, but you will have to pay Microsoft for support. Find more information here.
If you’ve been thinking up upgrading [...]
Windows Home Server was designed for households and home-based offices that have more than one personal computer.
It was created to help you simplify your digital life, and provide an easy way to access your media and files from any computer, inside or outside your home. The leading benefits of Windows Home Server will help you [...]
Lifehacker asked their readers to vote for the best hard disk defragger and the winner is a program named Defraggler. Read the whole article here.
Disk defraggers rewrite hard disk information and make fir files contiguous. When files are written to a hard drive, they are written to the first available sector. While that makes it [...]
Windows updates frequently contain patches for Windows bugs, but they also contain critical security features. Ignoring these updates puts your PC and any other PC’s on your network at risk. While it’s true that some updates can cause conflicts with other software applications, for the lay user it is important to install all security patches. [...]
From Windows Secrets, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep your passwords safe:
DO use a password manager such as those reviewed by Scott Dunn in his Sept. 18, 2008, Insider Tips column. Send me an email (or leave a comment) if you need (or have) a recommendation.
DO change passwords frequently. I change mine every [...]
