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The Basic Guide to Troubleshooting Common Windows PC Problems [Troubleshooting]

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:03 GMT

Your Windows PC might be designed to make your life easier, but they often have a non-stop list of problems.

Techie's Night Out...take 3

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:45:26 GMT

Still raving about last year's Fashion's Night Out experience, Dolkeith Harriott, manager of Innovative Systems Limited Superstore in Sovereign Centre, is confident that techies will once again revel in the bargains on offer come September 10.

Microsoft to VMware: Windows is still relevant in the virtualization era

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:40:42 GMT

Virtualization has not stripped Windows of its relevance, a Microsoft official said in response to VMware CEO Paul Maritz's argument that operating systems are no longer the center of innovation in the IT world.

Common problems when trying to install Windows on KVM with virt-manager

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:25:18 GMT

Let me start with a very basic question: why, oh why, would anybody want to run Windows on their Linux workstation? A web developer could argue that they need a way to test their applications on multiple versions of Internet Explorer.

HP StorageWorks X310 1 TB Data Vault

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:15:35 GMT

Many lawyers look to hosting providers to store, share and back up data. They aim to reduce costs and insure file access.

DONE: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 reaches Ready to Manufacture

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:11:17 GMT

Slowly but constantly Microsoft gets serious with its upcoming Windows Phone 7 launch.

Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack for 3 PC's is Back

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:40 GMT

I don't remember it saying 'I'll Be Back!', but it is and this should be great news for homes with multiple PC's that users want to upgrade to Windows 7 at an affordable price: Starting October 3 in the U.S., Windows 7 Family Pack will be available for purchase at participating retailers and online at the Microsoft Store.

Windows 7 jumps ahead of Vista globally

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:51:55 GMT

StatCounter Global Stats reports that, in August, Windows 7 took 19.4 percent total market share, compared to Vista's 17.7 percent worldwide BOSTON, USA: In just over a year since its release to manufacturer , Windows 7 has overtaken Windows Vista for the first time in total market share worldwide according to web analytics firm, StatCounter.

Installing Windows CE 6.0 tools on a Windows7 64bit PC

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:47:19 GMT

I recently bought a new PC and I choosed a machine based on the 64bit version of Windows 7. Using a 64bits OS will allow me to use more than 4GB of RAM and this is quite important for me because it will allow me to run multiple virtual machines to test beta products and keep some customers' development environment isolated from the others .

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:37:34 GMT

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7A , Windows VistaA , a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet ExplorerA in your environment.

FirmTek ships eSATA controller with Mac support

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:28:25 GMT

FirmTek has announced the SeriTek/e6G 2-Port eSATA 6G host adapter is shipping. Mac OS X 10.6.x 64-bit and 32-bit modes are supported along with Mac OS X 10.5.x, 10.4.11, Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP.

Help with Using PDF Files

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:18:32 GMT

Some of the resources on GFWC's website are saved in PDF format, which means Portable Document Format.

Difficulties Caused by Internet Explorer 9's Failure to Support Windows XP

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:08:58 GMT

Microsoft previewed its latest version of its Internet Explorer Web browser at the Mix conference in Las Vegas on March 16, 2010, with the launch of the beta version following in September 2010, and the final version some time after.

Kim Komando: For more space, move videos, music

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:59:30 GMT

QUESTION: My son has a netbook with an 8-gigabyte drive. During a recent Windows update, it displayed an error saying the drive is full.

Avast vs Microsoft Security Essentials

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:54:52 GMT

An Avast vs Microsoft Security Essentials comparison is presented in this article.

Apple's shoddy code leaves Windows users open to attack

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:45:04 GMT

BASTION OF SMUGMESS Apple has once again had its sloppy coding practices brought to light thanks to its Quicktime software leaving Windows users vulnerable.

Apple's shoddy code leaves Windows users open to attack

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:45:03 GMT

BASTION OF SMUGMESS Apple has once again had its sloppy coding practices brought to light thanks to its Quicktime software leaving Windows users vulnerable.

Microsoft: Alureon Rootkit Now Targeting 64-Bit PCs

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:09 GMT

Microsoft's security team noted late last week that variants of the Alureon rootkit are now capable of infecting 64-bit Windows systems.

Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE) Live Chat Tomorrow

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:47 GMT

Just a note that we'll be hosting an online chat tomorrow concerning Windows Embedded CE! Members of the development team will be on hand ready to answer your questions, so bring 'em on! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Title: Windows CE Live Chat! Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time Additional Time Zones: ...

Web Server Information using .NET

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:46 GMT

This articles explains about a tool which can be used to get web server information using WebClient in .NET Introduction This article is about a tool which you can use to get information like encoding, cookie details, web server name, server language, their version numbers, etc.

Virtualization Transition Smoothed by Dell and Microsoft Collaboration

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:25:41 GMT

Dell and Microsoft are partnering to simplify the transition over to virtualization-based technologies such as dedicated servers.

Clearwire launches Rover pay-as-you-go 4G service

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:25:09 GMT

Clearwire's Rover Puck offers Wi-Fi connectivity for up to eight users over its 4G wireless connection.

Fix Internet Explorer Favorites Screwed Up By My Earlier Tip

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:10:27 GMT

Back in April, I posted a tip on restoring the classic All Programs menu in Windows 7 . Although I did test the tip myself, I didn't anticipate a couple unfortunate outcomes.

The Entrepreneurial Adventure of Buying a New Laptop

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:55:57 GMT

After all, the likelihood is great that those devices hold valuable and perhaps even crucial data required for your business success, so it makes sense to approach those decisions with some education.

Microsoft Windows 7 Saves the Planet?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:56:36 GMT

The company claims switching to their latest operating system will require 30% less energy.

Using File Recovery Tool to Recover Inaccessible Files From Windows XP

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:51:42 GMT

There are different types of boot files in Windows operating systems that are needed when the system is started.

The Best Keylogger for Windows Vista

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:51:41 GMT

A short article about getting the best keylogger for vista. A keylogger is a program that can record information from a computer so long as it is typed into the computer through an attached keyboard.

Freemake Video Converter 1.1.10

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:51:38 GMT

Windows 7 , Windows 7 , Windows Server, Windows Vista , Windows Vista , Windows XP License Freeware Manufacturer Ellora Assets Corporation Version 1.1.10 Size 10.10 MB August 30, 2010 As you'll guess from the name, Freemake Video Converter is able to convert videos from one format to another - but that's just the start of its capabilities.

Windows CE: Formatting TFAT

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:46:59 GMT

So what are all these buttons for? This blog has personalition features for you, the reader.

A faster PC is just a couple clicks away

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:37:37 GMT

Sooner or later you will notice that your computer takes forever to start. You get to the desktop and click on your Internet browser and nothing happens! Five minutes later your browser shows up, but by that time you already clicked on so many programs and lost your patience that the only thing left to do is reboot and start all over again.

Samsung Ships 1 Million Galaxy S Android Phones

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:27:46 GMT

As a company gets larger it becomes increasingly difficult for it to innovate and storage is a market that thrives on innovation.

VMLite XP Mode 3.2.6

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:18:21 GMT

License Freeware Manufacturer VMLite Inc Version 3.2.6 Size 65.00 MB August 29, 2010 VMLite XP Mode is a free equivalent to Windows 7 XP Mode, that allows you to create and install a virtual version of Windows XP on your Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 system.

Getting elevated privileges on demand using C#

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:17:49 GMT

The article reveals the details how to execute only portion of application code base under elevated privileges Introduction With going on stage Windows Vista and Windows 7 later on and new user security paradigm introduction , it becomes necessary to support such behavior when elevated privileges are required to perform some portion of code base, ...

Windows Phone 7 Marketing: Message More Important than Money

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:08:13 GMT

Microsoft is reportedly set to spend half a billion dollars on a marketing blitz to promote the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7. For the sake of the success of Windows Phone 7, hopefully Microsoft understands that getting the right message in front of the right people is more important than randomly filling media with advertising.

mCrime Higher on Hackers' Radar

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:58:41 GMT

This yeara s Defcon convention of hackers in August brought to light a fact that many in the security industry have known: mobile phones are becoming a bigger target for criminals.

Microsoft Pins its Browser Hopes on IE9

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:53:41 GMT

Analysis: Internet Explorer is under pressure to rebuild Microsoft's browser share, but a report finds it now stable but overall in 'decay.' Robert Mullins, NetworkWorld Recommends I reported earlier on the operating system share gains for Microsoft Windows 7 as reported by Janco Associates.

Help with Using PDF Files

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:54:07 GMT

Some of the resources on GFWC's website are saved in PDF format, which means Portable Document Format.

Sanbolic Joins Intel ESAA Program

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:34:24 GMT

Sanbolic announced today that it has joined the Intel Enabled Solutions Accelerated Alliance and will be presenting pre-validated configurations for using Sanbolic software with Intel servers to provide highly scalable and highly available virtual and cloud computing storage solutions using industry-standard SAN storage hardware.

Outlook Express can't run on Windows 7 or Vista

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:20:19 GMT

Q: I am unable to use either Outlook or Outlook Express for my e-mails on my new laptop running Windows 7. Should I be able to? Can I use Office 2003 to load my e-mail? A: The Outlook available as part of Office 2003 is compatible with Windows 7, but according to Microsoft's online support, it needs to be upgraded with Service Pack 3. You can find ...

How to Work with the New WordPad

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:00:18 GMT

Windows 7 comes bundled with a basic text editing program called WordPad . You can consider it as a light version of Microsoft Word and more advanced than other text editors such as NotePad.

Windows Phone 7 to Get Half a Billion Dollar Marketing Blitz

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:46:11 GMT

Advertising can make or break a smartphone, so it's no surprise that Microsoft's marketing tab for Windows Phone 7 will reportedly exceed $400 million.

Steam updates CS: Source, TF2 and Day of Defeat: Source

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:40:29 GMT

Valve has rolled out a new patch update for Counter-Strike: Source , Team Fortress 2 and Day of Defeat: Source .

CTOs warned to prepare for Windows 7 budget squeeze

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:31:06 GMT

Businesses rushing to upgrade their computers from Microsoft's Windows XP and Windows 2000 to Windows 7 can expect their budget purse to swell in 2011-2012, IT analyst house Gartner warned yesterday.

DeviceVM App Runs Windows on an Apple iPad

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:35 GMT

On Friday, DeviceVM launched Splashtop Remote for the iPad , a pair of client and software apps that allows a user to remotely control a Windows PC via the iPad interface.

MS Team's Motto for Windows 95: 'It Sucks Less'

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:56:56 GMT

MS Team's Motto for Windows 95: 'It Sucks Less' 11:00 AM - August 26, 2010 by Marcus Yam - Start me up! This week marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Windows 95.

Security Log Management Tips

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:47:24 GMT

Some tips and tricks that can be used to better dig the information that you need out of the security log; contributing towards the overall security of your network.