What is a Virtual Desktop? Virtual desktops have been around for ages on Linux systems but only recently did they see the light of day on a Microsoft operating system. If you own a single-monitor system or are confined to a laptop, then Virtual Desktops […]
Why Do You Need to Know Computer Specifications? There may be many reasons for needing this information. From needing manufacturers’ information to download the proper drivers for your system all the way to overclocking and knowing a baseline, and maybe, just plain curiosity. There are
Dedicated File Copiers In this article we’ll be discussing TeraCopy in particular, and file copiers in general. Personally, I don’t move/copy files in great number on a daily basis so a dedicated third-party tool isn’t something I deem necessary. However, for those of you who
Windows 10 Inches Forward on Steam Judging by the numerous charts, graphs and articles on the internet, Windows 10’s market share is creeping upwards. In some areas it has taken a superior stance when compared to Windows 7 and the very persistent Windows XP operating
How Fast is Your Internet Connection? We all want the speediest connection as is possible to the Internet. We are also subject to the contract we set up with our Internet Service Provider (ISP). Generally speaking, if you are getting about 85%, or better, of
What is an ISO Image? The International Standards Organization (ISO) maintains standards across a number of categories including CD and DVD formats. “An ISO image is an archive file of an optical disc, a type of disk image composed of the data contents from every
Windows 10 Windows 10 is a great Operating System (OS). Its only competition is Windows 7, in my opinion. However, it does have its own set of quirks; a work in the making, if you will. There’s an old saying among computer programmers– “A program
[message type=”warning”] Following the instructions in this article requires that you make changes to the Windows Registry. Make Backups before you proceed!! [/message] Missing in Action What’s wrong with this picture? Well, I see a Malwarebytes option to scan a file or folder, but where
File Explorer The Windows 8.x Start Menu did a good job of showing us all the Programs installed on our system. Windows 10, not so much. Now, it’s a single column that we are forced to drill through in an old-timey way. There is a
The Windows Store The problem… The Windows 10 Store has been prone to problems since its inception. Crashing, freezing and sometimes even refusing to run. I’ve known toddlers who are better behaved. Sometimes Apps won’t download and/or update at all. Brat! Resetting the Store Cache
Skype is the future Skype is one of those computer innovations that realize my dreams as a young man. When I first saw this on “2001: A Space Odyssey”, I thought it would be amazing to experience this, and it is! You can not only
YouTube – Another Wonderful Internet Thang YouTube is a great, fun web site. It sports thousands of videos and hundreds of hours are being uploaded every minute. It is mind-boggling when you consider that it works at all! There may be a few features of the YouTube
Google Earth. It’s one of those programs that inspires awe and continues to amaze me. Many hours can be spent within this gorgeous interface for both education and entertainment. You won’t be disappointed. Google has always provided a free version but now they have done
For anyone who uses ad blocking add-ons in Firefox, boy! Have I got great news for you… AdBlock Plus (ABP) is the go-to ad blocking solution that every Firefox user seems to swear by. The downside of this very good add-on is that it slows
