Operating Systems
Fix: What To Do if Removing a Virus Blocks Executable (.EXE) Files From Opening
by Justin Gonzalez and Evan Wondrasek on March 19, 2010
I have recently observed that after removing certain fake anti-spyware viruses (such as “Windows Security Center” or “Anti Virus 2010″), all executable (.exe) files will no longer open. No matter what file you try to open – iTunes, Firefox, or even Malwarebytes – they will not open because they are all .exe files. To fix this problem, I came across a process that... [Read More]
How to Find Out Information About Processes in the Windows Task Manager
by Evan Wondrasek on March 16, 2010
The Windows Task Manager is a system utility included with all versions of Windows that allows you to view details about the applications that are running on your PC. When looking at the Task Manager, you’ll probably see a long list of ambiguously named processes – so how do you know what those processes are? ProcessQuickLink is a free utility for Windows that adds information about your processes... [Read More]
How To: Easily Resize Images in Windows
by Evan Wondrasek on March 12, 2010
Windows only: If you’re like me, you’ve needed to resize batches of images and wished there was an easy way to do so without launching a full image editor. Although Paint.NET and Picasa offer quick image editing, neither of them add resizing functionality to your operating system. Image Resizer Powertoy Clone provides the solution, adding a highly useful “Resize Pictures”... [Read More]
Get A Visual On Your Hard Drive with Disk Space Fan
by Dustin Patterson on March 11, 2010
As your computer gets older, chances are that your hard drive will be filled with many unused and unnecessary files. If you’re starting to run out of space on your hard drive, it can often times be the result of old “junk” files piling up. A great way to get your computer back into shape is to delete some of those files (especially the large ones). Disk Space Fan is a free program... [Read More]
ShareTool Offers Super Easy File Sharing on a Mac
by Brian Nelson on March 8, 2010
ShareTool by Yazsoft is an application I’ve been using on my Macs for the last year or so, and it offers the easiest file sharing of any services I’ve used. ShareTool is a great way to stream your music library and remotely access your Mac from anywhere. Why use ShareTool? Let’s say you have a Mac at home and a Mac at work, or maybe you travel a lot and can’t take all your... [Read More]
Quick Tip: How to Save Documents as PDFs in Microsoft Office Word 2007
by Evan Wondrasek on March 3, 2010
If you’ve ever written a document in Microsoft Office Word, chances are you’ve wanted to save it as a PDF for easy sharing. Publishing to PDF isn’t included in the standard installation of Microsoft Office Word, but you can add it in a few easy steps which I will cover in this quick tip. Step 1: Head over to the Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs... [Read More]
Fix: Windows XP Gets Blue Screen Error after Windows Update (KB977165)
by Kevin Schulte on February 24, 2010
A recent Windows Update (KB977165) for Windows XP caused many computers to experience Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when the computer restarted after the update. The cause of the blue screen wasn’t just the update, but rather a rootkit (a form of malware) which had been present on the users’ machines prior to the update. The specific error is: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Technical... [Read More]
Windows 7 RC Will Auto-Shutdown Every Two Hours Starting March 1st
by Evan Wondrasek on February 16, 2010
This is an important reminder to anyone still using the release candidate version of Windows 7 – even though it doesn’t officially expire until June 1st, 2010, Windows 7 RC will begin to auto-shutdown every two hours starting March 1st, 2010. Microsoft warns that your work will not be saved when these automatic shutdowns occur. You can check out Microsoft’s official statement below: Starting... [Read More]
CDBurnerXP: Free, Powerful & Easy-To-Use Disc Burning Software
by Dustin Patterson on February 8, 2010
Although the increasing size of USB flash drives has decreased the need to use CDs and DVDs for data transfer, they are still very useful for backing up important files. In the event you need to burn a disc, CDBurnerXP is free, powerful, and easy to use. Despite it’s name, CDBurnerXP supports Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Download and Install Start by downloading CDBurnerXP from the software’s... [Read More]
SUPERAntiSpyware Releases Portable Scanner
by Dustin Patterson on January 25, 2010
Removing spyware from your computer can often prove to be a difficult task. Many programs are available to remove viruses and other malware in the case that your computer does become infected. The developers of SUPERAntiSpyware have recently released a portable version of their popular spyware removal application called SUPERAntiSpyware Portable. SUPERAntiSpyware Portable is a spyware removal utility... [Read More]
