I must confess, I’ve left the PC world behind pretty much. I bought an iMac last year, have been thrilled with the simplicity and ease of use and have gone on to buying a MacBook Pro for…
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How to make Windows Explorer show file extensions
You might find as you begin editing certain things on a computer that it’s necessary to change file extensions. Unfortunetly Windows has the display of these turned off by default. To get them to display, follow these instructions Tags: file extensions, vista, windows explorer, xp
IE7 and Firefox 2.0 Are Slaughtering Internet Explorer 6
Out with the old, in with the new. Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.0 are virtually slaughtering Internet Explorer 6. There was a time, unfortunately not too long ago, when Internet Explorer 7 ruled the world wide web. Back in October 2006, IE6 still accounted for approximately 80% of the global browser market. October 2006 [...]
Windows Vista SP1 has hit RTM
Microsoft has announced that Windows Vista SP1 has been released to manufacturing (RTM). This means that the code for SP1 has been finalized and they are now preparing to distribute the update. Unlike traditional releases Microsoft is planning on shipping SP1 on all distribution channels at once. To ensure that customers that already have [...]
How to downgrade from Vista to XP
To Microsoft, ‘downgrade’ describes the licensing rights it grants to older operating systems. Downgrade doesn’t mean the process for rolling back Windows from Vista to XP, since there isn’t such a procedure, not in the generally accepted use of ‘upgrade’. In an older-to-newer move, developers usually make it possible to retain all the digital detritus [...]
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick
Carry a portable Linux version with you on a USB flash pen drive. Bring your portable desktop with you wherever you go. USB Linux installation enables you to install a portable Linux operating system on a flash drive or USB key no larger than your thumb. This portable Linux version can then be run from any [...]
Force windows to load the kernel in memory
This one is the best tweak for windows XP I ever found, and it works very well. With this tweak we will force windows to load kernel and drivers in memory. Here is what you have to do : 1) Open the regedit tool (Start -> Run -> regedit.exe ) 2) Use the navigation in the left and [...]
Create PDF files quickly and easily, without the expensive software
PDF (Portable Document Format) is the pseudo-official document publishing format for the web. The advantages of publishing and using PDF files are wide and varied: PDF files are smaller than the…
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Getting the Run command back in Vista Start Menu
As you probably know the Start menu has got a pretty big face lift in Windows Vista. One change made was removing the “Run” option from the menu by default. Now, you could always just choose to adapt and use the new search function that’s been added. But, if you don’t like change or you’d [...]
Firefox 2.0 is out – get it now
Hot on the heels of the release of the latest version of it’s arch-enemy Internet Explorer, the guys over at Mozilla Corp. have delivered, as promised, the latest version of Firefox – version…
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Install Vista without Setting It Up
This guide shows you how to install Windows Vista but leave the set up (user name and password, PC name, recommended settings, time zone, and firewall settings) to the soon to be user of that computer just like the major PC manufacturers like Dell and HP do. This is great for when you install Vista on [...]
Automated Installation Kit for Windows Vista SP1
Back in June 2007, the Automated Installation Kit offered palpable proof straight from Microsoft of the existence of the first Service Pack for Windows Vista. At that time, under Steven Sinofsky, the senior vice president for the Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, the Redmond company was not breathing a single word related to the [...]
Unleash the power of the Start menu
Brandon Paddock who works on Search technology at Microsoft developed this convenient add-on for Windows Vista. It allows you to extend the functionality of the Start menu search box. For example, with the add-on installed if you type w vista in to the search box, the Wikipedia entry for vista will automatically be loaded in the [...]
Updates and Task Manager Disabled by New Windows XP Worm
The Windows functions are always under attack because disabling a vital function of the operating system automatically means an open door for the hacker, who would be able to infiltrate into the computer and conduct his malicious activities. Today, a new worm has been spotted in the wild and, according to security company Trend Micro, [...]
Getting Things Done – Not just at your computer, but elsewhere too
The goal of Easy PC Tips is to *hopefully* offer a bit of helpful advice, guidance and how-to’s on getting the most out of your computer. I also hope it will make people aware of new services,…
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How to recover deleted files
If you’ve accidentally deleted some files, your natural instinct will be to freak out. But, don’t worry, chances are their not lost for good. Files aren’t truly deleted until the space they once occupied on your hard drive is overwritten by more data. Tags: files, recover, recycle bin, undelete, vista, xp
Domain Names for sale
Hey folks. It’s been a heck of a drought here on easypctips.com and things are set to change in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I’m clearing up a few things and so have a few…
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Only Vulnerabilities in Safe ActiveX Controls Are Exploitable in Internet Explorer
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is without a doubt the main vector of attacks, when it comes down to web-based threats. Its ubiquity, as well as its intimate integration into the Windows platform, makes it an excellent avenue for attacks. With IE6, Microsoft has gained an ill reputation for failing dramatically to protect end users. From IE6, [...]
How to set up Outlook Express 6.0 – a newbie s guide
I’m regularly asked to help set up an email account on friends and colleagues PC’s. So here’s a quick how-to on getting Outlook Express set up to send and receive email using a POP3…
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Clearing recent items list in Windows Vista
As Microsoft tend to do with the release of a new operating system, they’ve gone and changed the way you do certain things. One of the things they’ve changed this time is how you clear the most recent documents list, or “Recent Items” list as it’s now called. So, if you’ve been viewing a questionable [...]
Changing the cursor for links that open in a new window
This is a great little tip to get Firefox to change the style of cursor for links that open in a new window, so you’ll know before clicking them. Tags: cursor, firefox
Adding a command prompt option to the right click menu
The command prompt may be somewhat unknown to the more traditional computer user, however, if your computer nerd like me who is continually learning about the more advanced side of computers, the command prompt can become an essential tool. As you increase your need to use the command prompt, you’ll no doubt grow tired of [...]
Changing your Vista start menu picture
If you’d like to get rid off the boring old Microsoft default picture in the Vista start menu, its actually quite simple, just follow these steps: Hit the orb and go to Control Panel Select User Accounts Click “change your picture” To add a custom pic, click “Browse for more pictures” down the bottom Find the picture you want and [...]
Reveal the contents of password fields
With the amount of passwords you have to keep track of these days it’s no surprise that most people simply choose to use the password managers that are built in to most browsers to remember their login details. Well, here’s a tip that will let you reveal the contents of those asterisks filled fields. I [...]
Mmm . del.icio.us – a nifty place to save your links
Del.icio.us is one of those web services that at first glance I struggled to work out what kind of void it filled. Now I’m a del.icio.us user, and have been for a few months, I’m really…
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Firefox 3 Beta 1 – now available for download
Not for the faint of heart, but definitely worth a try. Firefox version 3 Beta release 1 is available for download. Go take a look…
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Downtime woes and Internet Explorer 7.0 is out!
Unfortunately, some problems with the databases at our hosting company put us out of action for a couple of days over the weekend, for which, we apologise. BUT, we are back now, and with a vengeance…
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Keeping your session in Firefox after reboot
Some times when surfing the web I have to shut down the pc, or I want to restart Firefox because of a memory leak, but yet I can t do that because there are many open tabs with sites that I have to check. I know this sounds like a silly problem but if you face [...]
