Window’s Tools Are Not Enough? Startup Files are more than the automatic startup of just Programs or Apps. In fact, a startup file can be a system-driven file that Windows uses to make Windows work. It can be user-installed programs or apps; it can be […]
I recently came across a backup of my old web page from Oct 2002. I decided to share some highlights from back in 2002. First, I wrote about using an uncompressed drive. This was back in the Win 95, 98, 98SE, and later the ME
Every now and then, I find myself wanting to make a list of items and put them in alphabetical order. So I typed a list of nonsense for this example (lines of letters). Now I want to put this list in Alphabetical order. The procedure
Following my recent articles on how to build a Family Memories Website, one may be left with the impression that I’m some sort of WordPress guru, but that’s a long way from the truth. However, I have learned to take the path of least resistance,
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I have a passion for collecting retro video games. I love to collect the games I remember from my childhood so I can relive those moments. From the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) to Sega Genesis, I take joy in hunting on the Facebook marketplace and
Back4all Pro Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! Softland has most generously donated five licenses for its excellent Backup4all Pro software for a DCT giveaway contest.
Windows Sandbox is a terrific feature introduced into Windows 10 and 11 (Pro versions only) which allows users to test software or surf around unknown sites in a safe/secure isolated environment. Please read: Surf & Test Software Safely in Windows Sandbox But did you know
Are you using Microsoft Word with teams all over the world? If so, you should definitely try adding the date and time to your document so that it updates automatically. Many collaborators use this handy trick. It is very popular! Follow the steps below to
The Registry is a complex and often mysterious part of the Windows operating system containing more than 3 million items on a clean installation which can easily double over time. It is also an integral and critical part of the operating system containing settings, options,
OneNote can be used as part of Microsoft 365 and/or as a free app. This little workhorse app has sometimes gotten a bad rap and so a lot of folks stopped using it. Windows though continues to make all manner of improvements. If you are
Quick Assist is a remote access software that has been bundled with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Quick Assist has proven to be most useful for helping users overcome issues via remotely accessing their machine for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes. How to Use Quick
Yesterday I had a guy bring me his computer because he had an issue with Facebook. He was getting a message that “A feature was temporarily blocked because he was using it too fast”. He could only scroll down through a few posts on his
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Back To The Future I think many of you would be disappointed with the direction Windows has taken in recent years, I know I am. While I can certainly understand the threat from mobile devices, as perceived by Microsoft, Windows has always primarily been a
