System File Checker, or SFC, is one of the best features of Windows, and also one of the least used. System File Checker (SFC) is part of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (both 32bit and 64bit) It’s that’s too bad that more people don’t know about SFC – because it’s a really great tool. Hence we’re… Read More »
Things you’ll need: First you’ll need to be running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64bit). You’ll also need a 2GB or larger USB flash drive. And you’ll a little knowledge of computers. This is not a tip for beginners. But if you’re an adventurous beginner, you won’t hurt anything if you try this tip. All… Read More »
How many times have you tried to delete or move a file only to be told you’re not allowed to delete it or move it? Wait! It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to! And it’s my computer and I’ll delete and move any darn files if I want to. But sometimes Windows just won’t let… Read More »
Windows Key + Tab = Aero [press Tab to cycle between Windows] Windows Key + E = Windows Explorer is launched (works in earlier versions of Windows too). Windows Key + R = Run Command is launched. Windows Key + F = Search (works in previous Windows versions too) Windows Key + X = Mobility Center Windows Key… Read More »
Jim asks about tracking cookies I recently switched from IE8 to Firefox. When I run SUPERAntiSpyware, it finds about 200 tracking cookies each day. They all seem to be related to Firefox. I never encountered this in IE8. You have previously educated me not to be worried about cookies, but are tracking cookies different? I remove them, but… Read More »
There are many good online dictionaries. The problem with the big two (Dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster) is they’re so full of ads and clutter that words don’t seem to be the focus. But a dictionary should be all about words, right? Unlike other online dictionaries, Wordnik gives you definitions and in-context examples so you can see exactly what the… Read More »