Category Archives: Windows Tips

Cloudeight Direct Computer Care

We’ve now helped hundreds of people with their computers since we started our Cloudeight Direct Service! Thanks for the opportunity and for letting us help you! We all know that sooner or later our computers are going to start having problems. We can help you with any computer need — from diagnosing and fixing Windows problems – to… Read More »

Open Command Window Here

Open the Windows command line directory of any folder in Windows by holding down the Shift key, right-clicking on a folder, and choosing the “Open command window here” option from the right-click menu which appears. This tip works in Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Using this tip you can quickly open any folder in the… Read More »

Bundling with Foxit PDF Reader

Carl asks about Foxit PDF Reader I love getting you great getting your newsletter. My question is this. I hate Adobe PDF Reader and I’m looking for an alternative. A friend of mine told me about  Foxit PDF Reader. I thought I’d check with you first. What can you tell me about it? Is it safe? Is it… Read More »

How To Hide a Folder In Windows

If you’ve ever had a folder full of stuff you didn’t want particularly want anyone looking though, this tip is for you. We’re going to show you how to hide a folder in Windows without downloading any software or installing any additional programs. Just follow the steps Below. 1. Make a Folder in C drive and name it… Read More »

Monitor Your Windows 7 Computer’s Resources With RESMON

Windows 7 includes a really great utility that can give you very useful detailed information about your computer’s memory, disk usage, CPU usage, and network usage — all at a glance. Using RESMON (Resource Monitor), you can quickly spot resource hogs that are stealing your computer’s thunder and maybe bogging it down.  Even if your computer is running… Read More »