So what is a torrent exactly?
After having received numerous emails in the past that asked me to explain what a torrent is, I finally decided to write this little guide to help everyone who wants to know […]
Add Search the Internet to the Windows Start Menu
One of the things that I like about the search in Windows 8 is the option to load websites automatically from the interface. Just search for a site url, do not forget […]
Fix old Net Framework programs not installing or running under Windows 8
Both client and server Windows 8 operating systems ship with the brand new Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5 which replaces version 4.0 of the framework on the system. Microsoft made the decision to […]
How to add search providers to uTorrent's torrent search
Despite the route that uTorrent has been taken in the last year or so, it is still one of the most popular Bittorrent clients on today's Internet. When you look at the […]
Want to try YouTube's Carousel Look? Then do this
It seems like Google is constantly trying out new designs and testing them on the live side by randomly selecting a percentage of the user base. The latest design that is currently […]
How to bypass the file delete confirmation dialog in Windows
One of the first things that I do after I log in to a Windows account for the first time is to change the way files are deleted in the operating system. […]
Use Msconfig to log which drivers get loaded during system boot
Nothing really beats the excellent Autoruns when it comes to analyzing the files that get loaded during a system's boot process. For some users, Autoruns with its 18 different tabs may look […]
Clean-up Windows Explorer menu items with CCleaner
The more applications you install, the more likely the chance that your Windows Explorer menu fills up with context menu items. While some of these items may be handy to have, others […]
How to add installed unpinned apps to Metro's startpage again
Apps that you install through Windows 8's Metro store are automatically added to the start page of the Metro interface. When you right-click items here, you get options to unpin the items […]
Limit the Windows 8 Metro Live Tile data usage
Some Metro apps of the Windows 8 operating system can display dynamic contents right on the start page that are updated regularly. This can be a weather app that retrieves new weather […]
How to buy Steam games at Valve's UK Online Store from other regions
If you are a Steam user you may know that Steam store offers may differ depending on the country you are living in. This becomes apparent when you compare Steam store offers […]
Fixing Mouse without Borders annoyances
I have been working with the - for the most part - excellent Mouse without Borders application for the past months to control two PCs with a single mouse and keyboard. This […]
How to quickly switch between themes in Windows
Microsoft changed the way basic themes are delivered in Windows 7. The new theme engine basically provides the themes as .theme files that just need to be double-clicked to be installed and […]
Windows 8: Troubleshoot Microsoft Accounts Issues
If you have spend some time using Windows 8 you know that there are basically two options to sign in. You can first use a local account just like you can under […]
How to bypass Symantec's WS.Reputation.1 System
Every year companies like Symantec or Kaspersky are refreshing their security lineup, usually by adding a number of new features to the products and changing the year at the end of the […]
How to change the Windows 8 Store language
If you have been playing around with the Windows 8 Release Preview that Microsoft released some time ago you may have also dived into the Windows Store to check out some of […]
Repair Microsoft .Net Framework installation, update issues
All recent versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system come with a version of the Microsoft .Net Framework preinstalled. Updates have been released for the .Net Framework that Windows users can install […]
How to burn a Video_TS folder with ImgBurn
ImgBurn is my burning software of choice. This has a number of reasons, from the fact that it is supporting every writing operation that I ever need access to - and dozen […]
SRR Files, What are they, How to use them
If you have never come in contact with .srr files before you are probably wondering what those files are used for. You may find them attached to downloads on the Internet, for […]
Fix Java Error 1723. There is a Problem with this Windows Installer Package
One of the biggest issues with Java, or more precisely the Java Runtime Environment, is that multiple versions of the software can be installed on the same system. This can be solely […]
How to Speed Up a slow loading website
I think we have all been in a situation where a website or web page that you are trying to access does not respond at all to the request, or only slowly […]
Run CCleaner Silently with a click on a Shortcut
You probably know that you can run the popular temporary file cleaner CCleaner on schedule, for instance when the computer starts. You can configure that option under Options > Settings > Run […]
How to find out when your version of Windows expires
Microsoft missed to mention the expiration date of the Windows 8 Release Preview that the company made available yesterday to developers and tech enthusiasts. This may not be an issue to some, […]
How to move installed programs in Windows
Moving an installed program from one partition or hard drive to another in Windows is actually a straightforward process if you have the right tools for the job. You may have different […]
Easiest way to show windows side by side in Windows
When I'm working on a computer that is connected to a single monitor, I often like to display two windows side by side, especially when writing a new blog post. I display […]
How To Prioritize File Downloads In uTorrent
When you load a torrent with multiple files into the uTorrent Bittorrent client, you will notice that uTorrent by default will not prioritize any file in particular. While that may not be […]
Steam Skins, Everything You Need To Know about them
The Steam software has become my main gaming hub even though I'm not using it exclusively for that. Probably the biggest advantage that Steam is currently having is that all of my […]
Fix a missing System Tray in Windows
Today when I started my computer I noticed something that I never experienced before. Everything looked normal, except for the System Tray area in the Windows Taskbar. The System Tray was missing, […]
Open Pinned Sites In The Default Windows Browser
Are you using the site pinning feature of the Windows 7 operating system? When you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer, you can drag and drop open websites, or more precisely the site's […]
Resize Windows Explorer Columns With A Hotkey
When it comes to Windows Explorer, I prefer to see the files listed in detailed mode. The main reason for this is that I get all the information that I need on […]
How To Schedule Cloud Hosting Data Backups
With every major Internet company offering their own cloud hosting and synchronization service, it is time to look at ways to make use of that extra storage. One option that you have […]
The Best Free TV Streaming Sites in 2012
The rise of broadband in many country and regions around the world has opened up new possibilities for bandwidth intensive services on the Internet. TV Streaming services have sprung to life in […]
How To Open Multiple Program Windows
It sometimes may make sense to open a program in Windows multiple times. Maybe you want two web browser windows open so that you can display them next to each other on […]
7 Things You Can Do With Your Cloud Storage
Now that half of the world is talking about hosting files in the cloud, I thought it to be a good idea to take a look at what you can actually do […]
How To Add External Folders To SkyDrive
If you have installed Microsoft's new SkyDrive app for Windows (or Mac) yesterday, you have noticed that only the contents of the selected root folder are being synchronized with the cloud and […]
2 Ways To Block Windows 8 Users From Uninstalling Apps In Metro
With apps making the core of the Metro user interface in Windows 8, come new challenges for system administrators, organizations and businesses to control what users are allowed to do, and what […]
Map SkyDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive To Drive Letters In Windows
If you look around in the cloud file hosting and synchronization, you will notice that things are heating up with new contenders like Cubby or Google Drive joining the market, and existing […]
How To Access Files Remotely With Microsoft SkyDrive
With Microsoft's release of SkyDrive apps for Windows and Macintosh PCs comes a new option to access all files on a computer via the SkyDrive web interface, provided that the feature is […]
Fix Steam Error Could Not Connect To Steam Network
Today while I was starting Steam on my gaming rig I received a Steam error message that I had not seen before. It read: Could not connect to Steam network. This could […]
Reputation Monitoring With Google Alerts
Reputation monitoring is something that everyone should do it. Regardless whether it is for a multi-billion Dollar company, a mom and pop store, a website, or yourself. The basic idea is to […]
