Microsoft has changed the way Windows 7 (and 8) display the balloon-tip pop-up notifications. Most people like the little balloon tips but some – including one irate reader who hates them. If you’re one of those who really don’t like balloon-tip pop-up notifications, we have made a registry tweak for you that will allow you disable them. And,… Read More »
Loretta says she got a warning when she tried to download our freeware pick last week What is going on with the new photo editing program, “Phoxo”. When I start to download, it says it is not commonly downloaded and could harm my computer. Loretta Our Answer Well Loretta, you’re discovering how stupid Internet Explorer’s Smart Screen filter… Read More »
Mark is going to give his old computer to a needy family and wonders how to wipe the hard drive I’ve just purchased a new Windows 7 computer and I am going to give my old Windows Vista computer to a needy family in my neighborhood. I have a lot of sensitive information on my hard drive, and… Read More »
Donna says: “I lost my job because of Windows 7 Update…” I lost my job because of Windows 7 Update! I work from home in a virtual call center. After 3 years of trying to find a job as an employee and not a contractor (contractors put in lots of hours that we don’t get paid for, unlike… Read More »
Cloudeight WinterHouse Animated Screensaver with Falling Snow Lots of great features! User configurable Scene and Music Controls Choose falling snow or a clear winter night complete with shooting stars Turn door or cabin lights on and watch them gently flicker or turn them off Smoke swirls from chimney if you choose Configure star patterns randomly or based on… Read More »
1. Fill in the blank Did you know Google will fill in some blanks for you? It will. Try this: Thomas Edison invented * 2. Plus is a plus Google ignores common words and characters such as where, the, how, and other digits and letters that slow down your search without improving the results. If a common word… Read More »