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Computers » Operating Systems | By Chad Henry @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 6:01 PM

Nine times out of ten computer problems can be resolved quickly and painlessly if you know what steps to take. As a computer repair technician the most common question I get asked is \'Why is my computer is so slow\'. In this article I will talk about how to fix a sluggish computer. Every computer connected to the internet will at one time or another begin to slow down to a crawl if certain maintenance procedures are not followed. What a lot of people don\'t realize is that... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By John Porter @ Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 9:08 PM

How will you react when you come to know you are being watched? Will there be a chill in your spine? Quite possible! But let\'s look at the same thing in a different way. If you have the premonition that someone is keeping an eye on you, there is a possibility that you can take steps to counter the attack. Am I right? Now wear the same spectacles and watch the spyware through your angle of vision. What do you find out? Spyware was really troublesome when you were not that awa... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Chris Kaminski @ Monday, 26th March 2007 @ 12:09 PM

If you should talk to a tech about Vista, most will tell you to hold off for awhile. Not that there is anything really wrong with Vista, but because there is a severe lack of driver support. Many of the devices you normally use are behind in issuing new compatible drivers. The problem affects many consumers because all the big box stores are only selling Vista loaded machines. It is not uncommon to get your new computer home only to find out printers, scanners, cameras and other accessor... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Chris Kaminski @ Monday, 26th February 2007 @ 10:57 PM

This year brings the long awaited release of Microsoft Vista. I know many of you received new computers or components with a coupon to upgrade. But wait before you run out and put down your money. Vista might not be the best choice for you. Vista is indeed a big step forward, but notice, I say step and not leap. It is the first next generation operating system designed to make full use of all the changes in technology over the last 10 years. Vista is also heading toward the future with some very... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Dennis Cole @ Friday, 26th January 2007 @ 12:29 AM

Your Windows registry is a tool that is on every computer. The registry is a database that is consistently used by Windows every time you are using your computer. Your operating system must tap into the store of hardware and software configuration that is stored on your registry every time you call for a function. The registry is a key part of your computer and every time that you want your computer to perform an action, it will need to go to the registry information to make sure that happens... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Kenth Nasstrom @ Thursday, 14th December 2006 @ 2:59 PM

The configuration and default parameter data stored in the Windows Registry controls the behavior of Windows and all hosted applications and services. Applications are able to interact directly with the Registry to add, change, or remove this data, and the Registry in turn saves altered application data to the permanent hive files from which it is built, retrieving it when the applications are launched. In this way, the Registry is continuously bombarded with changes made by ap... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By David Armstrong @ Wednesday, 13th December 2006 @ 2:39 PM

I heard a funny story the other day that made think there is a real serious problem out there, let me explain, in my job, I meet many different people and when they ask me what I do, I tell them \"I\'m a computer engineer\". Then it all starts, usually something like this: \"my pc was running slow, so I put it into a shop, got it back cost me a fortune and 1 month later it\'s as bad as ever\". Here\'s the thing, how many times have you just needed to ... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By John McCollim @ Tuesday, 14th November 2006 @ 11:24 AM

Microsoft is is the process of releasing a new operating system called Vista. Windows Vista is suposedly available for businesses and schools to purchase on Nov 30th 2006, but not yet ready for home use. The home version of Vista will be released in January 2007, which makes perfect sense if you think about it. There are two levels of computer recommendations for Windows Vista, those dubbed Vista-Capable and those dubbed Premium-Ready. Microsoft has now revealed the specifics in each... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Weisheng Wu @ Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 1:56 AM

Since I\'m going to talk about the Windows registry, it\'s better to give you a big picture of what it is before delving into the details. Let me put it this way, the registry is a hierarchical database in the Windows operating system, where configuration settings related to hardware, user preferences, memory setup, and applications are stored. You probably won\'t notice a need to fix any registry problems when your system is new, but as you use Windows for a period of time, your ... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Kenth Nasstrom @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 1:38 AM

Should you stay clear of something in your computer that stirs up a bunch of hives every time you reboot? The Windows Registry is such a creature, and while it is certainly true that you can\'t be too cautious when accessing and editing Registry files, there are significant advantages to learning more about them. A general understanding of the Registry and how it works can help you identify and fix many of the problems commonly associated with its degradation, or safely na... more...