Category Archives: Windows Tips

How Did Hackers Get My Address Book?

Cheryl wants to know how hackers who accessed her web mail account are still using her address book I recently changed my email password (again) because hackers are invading it and sending out messages to everyone in my address book, but it is STILL happening. My question is – messages are even being sent to addresses that I… Read More »

How to Use Public Computers Safely

Debbie is going on vacation and wants to know how to safely access her accounts from public computers and networks I trust you guys to give me the correct information on this. I’m going to be on vacation for two weeks next month and I’ll be traveling around the country quite a bit. There will be times when… Read More »

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

How to Check Your Hard Drives With CHKDISK CHDSK is a handy tool included with all versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and 11. You can use it to check your hard drives for errors. Most of the time, CHKDSK can fix the errors it finds. You should run CHKDSK every couple of months to check the integrity… 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 »