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Windows
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How To: Try Ubuntu Using Wubi
31 May 2009 by Reis Pritchard / 8 Comments
Many people are interested in trying Ubuntu – a popular Linux distribution – but are unfamiliar with terms such as “partition” and “dual-boot” and how to perform those actions on their systems. Although partitioning a drive is reasonably simple, it’s not always the best or easiest choice to make when deciding to install Ubuntu on your PC. Wubi Installer is a...
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Hulu Desktop Lets You Watch TV Online Without The Browser
28 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 6 Comments
Hulu – the mega-popular TV and movie streaming site backed by NBC, Fox, and others – has just launched a desktop application for both Windows and Mac that allows you to stream all Hulu content on your PC. Hulu Desktop adds support for Windows Media Center and Apple remotes, which will allow you to treat your PC as an entertainment center. Like the Hulu website, Hulu Desktop requires ...
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How To: Figure Out What svchost.exe Is Actually Doing
28 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
Windows XP/Vista: If you’ve ever dug around in your Windows Task Manager (available by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC and clicking the Processes tab), you no doubt have noticed multiple instances of a process called svchost.exe. Not only is the title of this process ambiguous, it typically exists as System, Network Service, and Local Service resources. So what exactly are these processes do...
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How To: Restore Built-In Zip File Integration in Windows XP
26 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
Have you ever used a new computer and found, to your dismay, that a 3rd-party shareware program (such as WinZip) was currently set to handle compressed .zip files? Windows XP already has built-in .zip file integration, so unless you’ve decided to replace it with a program such as 7-zip, it is usually best to let Windows handle those files. To restore Windows XP’s built-in .zip file h...
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Microsoft Adds Netflix Integration to Windows Media Center
20 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 11 Comments
Microsoft recently announced that Windows Media Center – the company’s all-in-one home theater media center – will now support the Netflix Instant Streaming library of over 12,000 movies and TV shows. Windows Media Center software is included in both Vista Home and Ultimate editions by default and is also included in Windows XP Media Center edition. To begin streaming movies an...
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How To: Find Out if Your PC is Windows 7 Ready
11 May 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 7 Comments
With the final release of Windows 7 approaching, many people are wondering if their current PC will be able to run the new operating system. As we mentioned in our previous coverage of the Windows 7 RC release, the system requirements for Microsoft’s forthcoming operating system are surprisingly light: 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB of RAM (32-bit)/2 GB of RAM ...
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Want To Try Windows 7? Install it on a Virtual Machine
07 May 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 2 Comments
With the public release of Windows 7 RC, many software developers and tech enthusiasts are flocking to the download site to get their hands on the highly anticipated successor to Windows Vista. Many individuals downloading the Windows 7 RC have extra systems that are dedicated for software development and application testing. But what if you don’t have spare computers around and you want t...
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Windows 7 Release Candidate to Launch Late April/Early May
27 Apr 2009 by Evan Wondrasek
Microsoft has announced that a release candidate version of Windows 7 (a version with potential to be the final product) will be released to developers via MSDN and TechNet networks on April 30th, and more publicly on May 5th. Windows 7, which was released as a semi-public beta in January, has initially been well received and appears to have significant performance improvements over Windows Vista....
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How To Check Your HDD’s S.M.A.R.T. Status
17 Apr 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 1 Comment
As your hard drive begins to age, the chance for failure and resulting data loss increases. Today’s hard drives feature a monitoring system called Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology or S.M.A.R.T. for short. With S.M.A.R.T. and the appropriate software, it is possible to keep updated on the status of your hard drive and the important data that resides on it. To check the ...
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Cleanup Your Computer With CCleaner
10 Apr 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 5 Comments
As a computer begins to age, many problems can arise such as slow startup, slow program execution and increased memory usage. Many of these problems are caused by improper shutdowns, viruses, excess temporary files, and residual uninstall files. CCleaner is a free program, available at http://www.ccleaner.com, which will give your computer the thorough cleaning that it deserves. CCleaner is able...
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