Dec 17, 2009 | bruceb, computers, security, Vista, WinXP
Keeping your computer up to date is the only way to be secure. If your home or office computer needs housekeeping, I’m standing by to clean things up. I’ll install security updates, remove unnecessary programs, and put on powerful, free antivirus software from...
Dec 16, 2009 | Vista, Windows7, WinXP
You can make the Windows 7 taskbar use expanded buttons with text, like Windows XP or Vista, if you don’t like the new collapsed icons. Right-click on the Windows 7 taskbar and click on Properties. Then click on the dropdown menu by Taskbar buttons and choose...
Dec 15, 2009 | Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Most people are happy with the changes to the Windows 7 taskbar. It combines the Vista/WinXP taskbar with the Quick Launch bar and expands on them with rich visual feedback when the mouse hovers over the icons and thumbnails pop up. There are more details about the...
Dec 10, 2009 | Office, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
The ALT key does a few useful things that you haven’t seen yet. Internet Explorer 8 originally was installed with the menu turned off at the top. Few people use the menu and it takes up space onscreen. It’s easy to turn on by right-clicking on the toolbars and...
Dec 8, 2009 | Outlook, SBS, search, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Windows Search 4 is one of the most valuable services on your computer. It’s highly recommended for everyone using a Windows PC, as well as for servers in small businesses, but it is remarkably difficult to find out if it’s installed and working. I’ll give you some...
Nov 19, 2009 | Internet, security, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Two weeks ago my son clicked OK on a message about some security problem. He called out and asked me about it after he clicked. By the time I walked in and unplugged the network cable, there were seven malware startup programs and services installed and over 700 files...
