Category Archives: Windows Tips

How Do I Open This File?

Please note. This program is for Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit ONLY), Windows 7 (32bit ONLY). It will not run on 64bit computers. If we had a dollar for every question we’ve received that starts out with “How do I open *.—– file type”, we’d be a lot better off financially than we are. But we don’t. But… Read More »

Stick Your Sticky Notes in the Cloud

Disclaimer: Those of you who really despise treehuggers, be forewarned. The company who created this service is swarming with them. If you are upset by this, grab a chainsaw and take it out on your favorite tree. When you’ve exorcised your demons, return to us and continue on. Repeat as necessary. If you don’t feel better in the morning,… Read More »

How to Check Your Hard Drives With CHKDISK

CHDSK is a handy tool included with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Window 7 and Windows 8 you can use to check your hard drives for errors. Most of the time CHKDSK can times fix the errors it finds. You should run CHKDSK every couple of month or so to check the integrity of your hard drive(s) and to… Read More »

A Little Windows 7 Taskbar Magic

Here is a neat way to cycle through and open windows in your Task Bar using your Windows Key: Hold the Windows Key down and click the number that corresponds with the window you want to open, and it will open! Let me explain by example! Lets say you have 5 programs showing in your Task Bar to… Read More »

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Microsoft just announced the Consumer Preview of Windows 8.  Those of you who are adventuresome will want to give it a try. But make sure you do it the right way; if you don’t, you’ll be sorry and you’ll have a mess on your hands. If you’re going to try Windows 8 Consumer Preview – you should set it… Read More »