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Windows
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How to Setup Folder Sharing with VirutalBox Guests
15 Oct 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 1 Comment
Having a virtual machine installed on a personal computer offers many uses. One use is the ability to try a new operating system before it is released, such as Windows 7. Once you’ve installed a virtual operating system, you might want to access files that are stored on the host operating system. VirtualBox offers a feature called ‘Shared Folders’ which will allow you to shar...
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Can’t Find a Device Driver? Let Unknown Devices Help
09 Oct 2009 by Dustin Patterson
The scenario: You just reinstalled Windows on your computer and are having a difficult time finding a driver for an obscurely named device. You have checked the manufacturer’s website and have tried several different drivers, all with no luck finding the correct the device driver. Unknown Devices is a program that will assist with searching for difficult to find device drivers. Using Unk...
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Looking for Free Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection? Try Microsoft Security Essentials
29 Sep 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 11 Comments
Windows only: Microsoft has just released the public version of their free virus, spyware, and malware protection suite dubbed Microsoft Security Essentials (the successor to their lesser-known Live OneCare product which offered similar features). Security Essentials is a quick download and simple installation, giving users clear and easy-to-use indications whether your PC is secure or not. In...
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How to Partition Your Hard Drive with Easeus Partition Master
25 Sep 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 2 Comments
Most hard drives come with multiple partitions – which can be thought of as individual hard drives within your main hard drive – to separate a hard drive into multiple sections. Partitions are very useful if you want to separate your operating system from your documents (allows for easier OS reinstallation), and most manufacturers include a recovery partition in lieu of a recovery di...
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How to Connect to a Windows Remote Desktop
22 Sep 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 2 Comments
Previously, I covered the steps for setting up your computer to receive Remote Desktop connections, enabling you to control your computer from any other computer on the internet. In this guide, I will cover the procedure for connecting to your Remote Desktop enabled computer from another computer via the internet. Connecting from Windows XP/Vista/7 Click Start > All Programs > Accesso...
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How to Enable Windows Remote Desktop
21 Sep 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 3 Comments
Remote Desktop is Microsoft’s built-in software that allows you to access a computer from any other computer via the internet. Remotely accessing your computer can be a valuable resource if you need access to files and other information if you do not have physical access to the computer. Note: Remote Desktop access is only available in the Professional, Business, or Ultimate versions of Wi...
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How to Install Windows from a USB Flash Drive
16 Sep 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 9 Comments
Netbooks, which are ultra-portable laptops, have exploded in popularity due to their small size and ease of use. Unfortunately, that tiny form factor comes with some drawbacks – most netbooks don’t come equipped with an optical drive. This means that most users are stuck with the operating system that was installed by the manufacturer. Luckily, Windows 7, XP, Vista, Server 2003 and...
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How to Install Flash Player Updates on Citrix/XP/Terminal Servers
03 Sep 2009 by Jacob Keppeler / 2 Comments
Anybody who has had to deal with Citrix servers knows that it’s a pain getting anything installed without affecting end-users. Adobe Flash Player is no different – it must be installed a specific way to make it work properly without getting the dreaded “Application was installed previously with administrative permissions, please install again” error. Procedure Step 1: Dow...
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Use Pandora Without a Browser with OpenPandora
28 Aug 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 7 Comments
Pandora Radio, the online radio station that creates personalized stations based on your musical tastes, can be used outside of pandora.com with the open-source application OpenPandora. OpenPandora is a quick download (700 kb) and gives you all of the standard functionality of Pandora Radio with several additional features. Hide to Tray with Full Control OpenPandora can be minimized to the syst...
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Fix: Windows Vista 64-bit Gets Blue Screen After Windows Updates
26 Aug 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 275 Comments
A recent Windows Update (KB973879) has been causing a “blue screen of death” (stop error) in many computers running Windows Vista 64-bit edition. Many of the affected computers are HP Pavillion dv Series laptops (such as dv4 and dv6 models), but we have had reports of other manufactures having the same issues. The problem occurs shortly after starting the computer. The specific err...
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