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Windows
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Encrypt Your Data with BitLocker
27 Jul 2009 by Jacob Keppeler
Data security is more important than ever in modern times, so to help keep your files safe, Windows Vista (Enterprise and Ultimate editions), Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 include an encryption program called BitLocker. BitLocker is essentially a software encryption program that encrypts a drive in such a way that if credentials are not verified, it renders the drive completely useless to thi...
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How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal
24 Jul 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 21 Comments
There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will show you how to extend your free coverage. What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? In my case, I can c...
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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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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 Won’t Boot? Try The Recovery Console
04 Apr 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 1 Comment
It is all too easy for the Windows operating system to become damaged and render your computer unusable, stranding you from your critical applications and documents. Events such as power outages, electrical surges, or even an improper shutdown can damage or corrupt important system files which may cause the operating system to fail when loading. This guide will show you how to use the Recovery C...
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Windows Tip: How To Create a System Standby Shortcut
30 Mar 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 2 Comments
This guide will show you how to create a System Standby shortcut for your Windows computer, which will allow you to manually activate Standby mode by simply double-clicking an icon. What is standby mode, you say? “Your machine recovers quickly as your data is stored in RAM. The slower part is waking up the peripherals. Although your machine is in “standby” the power has been cut...
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