Make A Mistake? Undo It!
Don't worry if you've just deleted a file by accident, or erased an entire block of text. To get it back, just click on EDIT | UNDO at the top of your screen.
Save Hard Drive Space
Do you frequently forget to remove files from the Recycle Bin? If so, you're keeping a lot of junk on your computer and it's using up valuable hard drive space. You can force the Recycle Bin to only use a small percentage of your hard drive. On your desktop, right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose PROPERTIES. A scroll bar appears on the multi-tabbed dialog box which follows. Adjust it.
QuickView Utility
Do you know about the Quick View utility? It's an excellent feature of Windows that allows you to view many kinds of files without actually opening them up.
To use it, just right-click on a file and select "Quick View." Is "Quick View" not present, even for things such as Notepad text files? Maybe you did not install it. To remedy this situation, click on the "Start" button, choosing "Settings."
On the window that appears, double-click "Add/Remove Programs." On the multi-tabbed dialog box that appears, click the "Windows Setup" tab. Double-click "Accessories." Now, check "Quick View" if it isn't already. Keep clicking OK until all of the windows that you open close down. You may need to insert the original Windows disk if prompted.
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Showing posts with label Software Tips. Show all posts
5 Steps To Keep Your PC Safe Online
There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your PC remains protected while you surf the Web. Following these tips can help protect your PC from virus, spyware and other online threats.
1. Update Windows
Microsoft regularly releases free downloads to fix security problems with Windows, Internet Explorer and other Microsoft software such as Office. Read Update Windows to find out how you can get these important updates.
2. Install A Firewall
A good firewall such as ZoneAlarm will prevent programs from accessing the Internet without your permission, and block access to your PC from intruders.
3. Check For Viruses
Malicious virus code can infect your PC’s system files and damage your important data. Read Check For Viruses which explains how to use an anti-virus program to find and remove malicious programs.
4. Remove Spyware
Spyware is malicious code that tracks your movements on the Internet and can even affect your PC's performance. Read Remove Spyware which explains how to get rid of malicious spyware and adware.
5. Browse More Safely
The latest web browsers such as Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 offer security features like pop-up blockers and phishing filters to keep you safe when visiting web sites.
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1. Update Windows
Microsoft regularly releases free downloads to fix security problems with Windows, Internet Explorer and other Microsoft software such as Office. Read Update Windows to find out how you can get these important updates.
2. Install A Firewall
A good firewall such as ZoneAlarm will prevent programs from accessing the Internet without your permission, and block access to your PC from intruders.
3. Check For Viruses
Malicious virus code can infect your PC’s system files and damage your important data. Read Check For Viruses which explains how to use an anti-virus program to find and remove malicious programs.
4. Remove Spyware
Spyware is malicious code that tracks your movements on the Internet and can even affect your PC's performance. Read Remove Spyware which explains how to get rid of malicious spyware and adware.
5. Browse More Safely
The latest web browsers such as Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 offer security features like pop-up blockers and phishing filters to keep you safe when visiting web sites.
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Remove Spyware
Spyware tracks your movements on the Web and can affect your PC's performance. This guide explains how to protect your PC and remove spyware.
What Is Spyware?
Spyware is malicious code that infects your PC and can manifest itself as things such as unwanted browser toolbars and pop-ups, or if your browser homepage suddenly changes without your knowledge. Spyware also takes the form of tracking files that watch where you go on the web in order to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies. Not only is it a source of irritation but it also infringes on your privacy too.
Removing spyware is an important step in the process of cleaning unwanted files and programs from your PC, keeping it secure and fixing problems. Fortunately there are programs available to help you track down and remove these unwanted files. There are several commercial security packages that offer antispyware tools as well as other features.
Ad-Aware and Spybot are two free programs you can use to fight spyware.
Download Ad-Aware SE Personal from the Lavasoft web site.
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What Is Spyware?
Spyware is malicious code that infects your PC and can manifest itself as things such as unwanted browser toolbars and pop-ups, or if your browser homepage suddenly changes without your knowledge. Spyware also takes the form of tracking files that watch where you go on the web in order to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies. Not only is it a source of irritation but it also infringes on your privacy too.
Removing spyware is an important step in the process of cleaning unwanted files and programs from your PC, keeping it secure and fixing problems. Fortunately there are programs available to help you track down and remove these unwanted files. There are several commercial security packages that offer antispyware tools as well as other features.
Ad-Aware and Spybot are two free programs you can use to fight spyware.
Download Ad-Aware SE Personal from the Lavasoft web site.
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Check For Viruses
Malicious virus code can infect your files and cause you to lose important data. This guide explains how to install an anti-virus program to protect your PC.
What Are Viruses?
Computer viruses are malicious programs designed to cause annoyance and even damage to computer data. They spread by infecting files and by automatically sending e-mails to everyone in your address book. There are new virus threats everyday. It is essential to take steps to protect your PC.
What Can I Do About Them?
If you suspect you already have a virus on your computer, or if you just want to keep your computer safe from the threat of viruses, there are several virus-detection programs which will scan your system and let you know if any malicious programs have been found.
There are many commercial and free anti-virus programs available on the Web, all with different features and levels of security. This tutorial uses AVG Anti-Virus.
Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Anti-Virus can be downloaded from the AVG website. Scroll down the page and click Download Free Version. Under the Windows section, click the link to download the file under AVG Free for Windows installation files. Click OK to save the file to your PC. Scroll down the page and click Download Free Version. Under the Windows section, click the link to download the file under AVG Free for Windows installation files. Click OK to save the file to your PC.
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What Are Viruses?
Computer viruses are malicious programs designed to cause annoyance and even damage to computer data. They spread by infecting files and by automatically sending e-mails to everyone in your address book. There are new virus threats everyday. It is essential to take steps to protect your PC.
What Can I Do About Them?
If you suspect you already have a virus on your computer, or if you just want to keep your computer safe from the threat of viruses, there are several virus-detection programs which will scan your system and let you know if any malicious programs have been found.
There are many commercial and free anti-virus programs available on the Web, all with different features and levels of security. This tutorial uses AVG Anti-Virus.
Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Anti-Virus can be downloaded from the AVG website. Scroll down the page and click Download Free Version. Under the Windows section, click the link to download the file under AVG Free for Windows installation files. Click OK to save the file to your PC. Scroll down the page and click Download Free Version. Under the Windows section, click the link to download the file under AVG Free for Windows installation files. Click OK to save the file to your PC.
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Automate Your Updates of Windows Drivers
Windows device drivers often cause problems. You need to install a large number of drivers and also keep on upgrading them once new versions are released. Just getting audio to work with all applications can sometimes take very long time to sort out. Often this is due to problems with the audio drivers. A lot of applications will install their own drivers and configure your audio devices. Sometimes this stuffs up the audio for your existing applications. In worst case, driver problems can cause Windows to hang or to reboot.
This is not just a problem with audio drivers. Windows needs the right driver for every hardware device you are using. This includes basic devices, such as keyboard, mouse and screen, as well as every other device used by Windows, for example network interfaces, printers and faxes. Windows also uses device drivers for a number of software features. All in all, your PC has a huge number of different drivers installed.
Trying to solve Windows driver issues can easily take hours, without any progress being made. Generally, you need to disconnect hardware, reboot your PC numerous times and install or un-install drivers. This trial-and-error takes very long time, and you still may not find the right combination of drivers and versions that works with your PC devices.
Fortunately, most of the problems with Windows drivers can be eliminated by letting a software utility manage your drivers. The software scans your devices and then connects to a central database on the Internet which contains the latest versions of device drivers for Windows. The new drivers are automatically downloaded and installed by the software utility.
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This is not just a problem with audio drivers. Windows needs the right driver for every hardware device you are using. This includes basic devices, such as keyboard, mouse and screen, as well as every other device used by Windows, for example network interfaces, printers and faxes. Windows also uses device drivers for a number of software features. All in all, your PC has a huge number of different drivers installed.
Trying to solve Windows driver issues can easily take hours, without any progress being made. Generally, you need to disconnect hardware, reboot your PC numerous times and install or un-install drivers. This trial-and-error takes very long time, and you still may not find the right combination of drivers and versions that works with your PC devices.
Fortunately, most of the problems with Windows drivers can be eliminated by letting a software utility manage your drivers. The software scans your devices and then connects to a central database on the Internet which contains the latest versions of device drivers for Windows. The new drivers are automatically downloaded and installed by the software utility.
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Update Windows
Microsoft regularly releases free downloads that help fix security problems with Windows, Internet Explorer and other software including Office. This guide explains how you can get these important updates.
What is Windows Update?
The Windows Update service provides a way of checking whether your Windows operating system needs any updates.
This can include security fixes, and software and hardware updates. It is essential Windows is kept up-to-date to prevent malicious programs taking advantage of security flaws to harm your PC.
You can download and install updates by visiting the Microsoft web site, or set your PC to automatically download the files in the background while you work. Note that ‘updating’ is not the same as ‘upgrading’. To upgrade your version of Windows from an older version to XP you would need to buy a Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade package. Updating Windows only ensures that you have the latest files for your particular Windows version such as XP.
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What is Windows Update?
The Windows Update service provides a way of checking whether your Windows operating system needs any updates.
This can include security fixes, and software and hardware updates. It is essential Windows is kept up-to-date to prevent malicious programs taking advantage of security flaws to harm your PC.
You can download and install updates by visiting the Microsoft web site, or set your PC to automatically download the files in the background while you work. Note that ‘updating’ is not the same as ‘upgrading’. To upgrade your version of Windows from an older version to XP you would need to buy a Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade package. Updating Windows only ensures that you have the latest files for your particular Windows version such as XP.
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Quick Minimize & Maximize
Quick Minimize & Maximize
To quickly minimize any open window, double click on its "Title Bar." Double click again to maximize.
Remove Your Speaker Icon
To save a little room, you can remove the speaker icon that resides in your system tray on the bottom right corner of your screen. Click on START | SETTINGS | CONTROL PANEL. Double-click MULTIMEDIA. Click on PROPERTIES. the box next to "Show volume control on the taskbar" so it is unchecked. Click "OK."
See How Long Windows Has Been Running
Click on START | PROGRAMS | ACCESSORIES | SYSTEM TOOLS | SYSTEM INFORMATION. In the window that pops up, look at "Uptime" on the right side. You'll see many days, hours, minutes, and seconds Windows has been running since your last restart.
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To quickly minimize any open window, double click on its "Title Bar." Double click again to maximize.
Remove Your Speaker Icon
To save a little room, you can remove the speaker icon that resides in your system tray on the bottom right corner of your screen. Click on START | SETTINGS | CONTROL PANEL. Double-click MULTIMEDIA. Click on PROPERTIES. the box next to "Show volume control on the taskbar" so it is unchecked. Click "OK."
See How Long Windows Has Been Running
Click on START | PROGRAMS | ACCESSORIES | SYSTEM TOOLS | SYSTEM INFORMATION. In the window that pops up, look at "Uptime" on the right side. You'll see many days, hours, minutes, and seconds Windows has been running since your last restart.
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Delete Your Temporary Files
Unfortunately, many Windows files leave unnecessary files in the TEMP directory from time to time. These files may be unneeded data files, files that the program has simply "forgotten" about, or files created and not deleted due to a program's abnormal termination.
You can free up some room on your hard drive by visiting the WINDOWS\TEMP directory in your Windows Explorer and delete the files there.
Be Careful! Definitely DO NOT delete files that were created today, or yesterday... files created several weeks ago are usually safe to delete. If you are not sure which files to delete then do not worry about using this "trick" unless your drive space gets too low.
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You can free up some room on your hard drive by visiting the WINDOWS\TEMP directory in your Windows Explorer and delete the files there.
Be Careful! Definitely DO NOT delete files that were created today, or yesterday... files created several weeks ago are usually safe to delete. If you are not sure which files to delete then do not worry about using this "trick" unless your drive space gets too low.
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Opening A Program With Keystrokes
Did you know you can assign certain keystrokes to open a program? This way you won't have to stop what you're doing and double click on it with your mouse. Right click on the chosen program on your desktop and select PROPERTIES. Click on the Shortcut Tab. In the text box labeled SHORTCUT KEY, type your chosen letter. Ctrl + Alt will automatically be added. Click OK. Now hit CTRL + ALT + letter.
Shrink Your Toolbar Size
Is your toolbar taking up too much room? Customize it! You can shrink the size of the buttons, and if you know what each button does, you can remove the text labels underneath the buttons.
Click on the "View" menu, choose "Toolbars", and then select "Customize". On the "Customize Toolbar" dialog box that follows, you can add or remove icons (buttons) to and from the toolbar, shrink the size of the icons, and change how text is displayed near the icons, if at all.
When you are done modifying the toolbar, press "Close" to exit this dialog box.
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Shrink Your Toolbar Size
Is your toolbar taking up too much room? Customize it! You can shrink the size of the buttons, and if you know what each button does, you can remove the text labels underneath the buttons.
Click on the "View" menu, choose "Toolbars", and then select "Customize". On the "Customize Toolbar" dialog box that follows, you can add or remove icons (buttons) to and from the toolbar, shrink the size of the icons, and change how text is displayed near the icons, if at all.
When you are done modifying the toolbar, press "Close" to exit this dialog box.
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