Windows 8, (TC says), is Windows 7 without a start button, and big ol’ tiles on what’s called “the start screen”. But most people using a mouse and keyboard would prefer to start Windows with the desktop. And Windows 8.1 will fix that mess, in the meantime you can use something like Classic Shell to restore the start… Read More »
Back when we were using Windows 95, we used to figure on a format every six weeks. That’s because about every other month you’d get up and turn on your computer and Windows 95 would not boot. And when it wouldn’t boot, you were done. You got out your little Windows 95 start-up floppy, and boot into DOS… Read More »
Oh boy…all you Pogo gamers are going to have a fit. Here we go again. Another Java scare, this time addressed with a patch shoring up, count ’em, 40 security flaws which could be used by miscreants to control your computer or steal sensitive information. Gee, wasn’t it just 3 or 4 months ago Java patches supposed shored… Read More »
Bob can’t figure out how to increase text size in Chrome I’m using Chrome. The text is a wee bit too small on most web pages. When there is one of those font size increase / decrease buttons, I use it, so that the text can be increased without increasing the size of any graphics or going too… Read More »
Do you know how you have to hold down the CTRL key to select multiple files in Windows? Of course you do, it’s basic Windows. If you know what we mean, then you also know that if you don’t keep the CTRL key pressed down while selecting all the files, and let go of the CTRL key, even… Read More »
We’ve completely redesigned the Thundercloud.net index page. It’s the first complete redesign since 2007 and we hope you like it. As most of you know, we’re more than just Cloudeight Stationery. We are Cloudeight Internet, and we offer computer repair services, computer tips and tricks newsletters, a forum, an interactive tips and tricks site, CalendarPal (Free), Zappit (Free),… Read More »