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Ultimate List of Free Windows Software from Microsoft
Windows users (XP, Vista and Office Programs) might want to browse this big list of free programs available for download from Microsoft. Lots of goodies... (Posted January 5, 2009)
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156 Useful Run Commands
For Windows XP users, a nice article from FixMyXP, detailing 156 Useful Run Commands. If you've made the leap to Vista, there's a link in... (Posted April 21, 2008)
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The Ultimate Windows XP Optimization Tweak Guide
I think a lot of us are still using Windows XP (rather than Vista) and if, after all these years, you haven't tuned it up,... (Posted March 3, 2008)
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30 Quick Fixes for Windows XP and Vista
From PC Advisor comes a nice round-up of tips and tricks - 30 quick fixes for Windows XP & Vista. Tips include Windows speed tweaks,... (Posted December 2, 2007)
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14 Programs You Didn't Even Know You Needed
14 Great Programs You Didn't Even Know You Needed. "With these programs, you can eliminate a lot of annoying Windows limitations and you can enhance... (Posted September 10, 2007)
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How to Monitor Your Internet Bandwidth Usage in Windows
There are a lot of reasons why you might want to monitor your internet bandwidth usage. Maybe you have a bandwidth cap. Maybe you're... (Posted September 9, 2007)
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What do you install after a Windows re-format
An interesting discussion over at ThemBid.com, asking What do you install after a Windows re-format?. The author outlines his checklist of re-installs and the commenters... (Posted August 28, 2007)
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10 Things to do if Windows XP won't boot
10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot - if you use it you know, some day, it's going to happen! Best to... (Posted August 3, 2007)
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Add Copy To/Move To to the Windows Explorer Right Click Menu
A really nice Windows hack from the How-to Geek on how to Add Copy To / Move To to the Windows Explorer Right Click Menu.... (Posted July 23, 2007)
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How to Make Windows XP last for the next 7 years
If you (like me) didn't make the leap to Vista and are still running XP, this article from Computer World might interest you, too. How... (Posted July 20, 2007)
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Tasklist: the ultimate resource to identify running processes in your computer
How many times have your wondered what a particular process is in Windows tasklist? My solution has always just been to search for the... (Posted March 3, 2007)
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Set Your Camera to Automatically Transfer your Pictures, Sort and more (WindowsXP)
Set Your Camera to Automatically Transfer Pictures to Your Computer, Sort By Date and More! (Windows XP) - step-by-step how to set up a... (Posted February 26, 2007)
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Complete Guide to Optimixing Windows XP
The Complete Guide To Optimising Windows XP - for those of us who didn't make the jump to Vista, it's never too late to whip... (Posted February 6, 2007)
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A Whole Lot of Vista Tips
I didn't make the leap to Vista. I'm still a little hardware challenged. But I'm with those of you who have in spirit ;) Here's... (Posted January 31, 2007)
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Microsoft Photo Info Power Tool
Microsoft Photo Info - a brand, spanking new Power Tool from Microsoft! This add-in for Windows "allows photographers to add, change and delete common metadata... (Posted January 23, 2007)
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Take Windows Vista Business for a test-drive
Windows Vista Business Test Drive. Log in with your email address and take WIndows Vista Business for a spin without having to install it on... (Posted January 7, 2007)
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Use Windows Uxtheme Patcher to add more themes to Windows XP
If you feel the urge to spruce up your Windows XP look or maybe you want your Windows machine to look like a Mac.... (Posted January 5, 2007)
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List of Free Windows Software from Microsoft
Ultimate List of Free Windows Software from Microsoft - yes, that's free and from Microsoft. And a lot of the. Worth a look!... (Posted January 2, 2007)
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The Five Best and Worst Things About Wndows Vista
Thinking about the upcoming Vista release? The folks at O'Reilly are aiming to get us all prepared with their WindowsDevCenter.com -- The Five Best and... (Posted December 20, 2006)
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See what's running on your PC with Process Scanner
ProcessLibrary.com - The online resource for process information! "Now you can harness the power of the industry's leading and most definitive process listing with just... (Posted December 19, 2006)
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A couple of Vista related links
Vista Start menu Emulator was developed for people who will continue to use Windows XP but would like the Vista start menu. For those... (Posted December 17, 2006)
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30 Essential Pieces of Free Software for Windows
30 Essential Pieces Of Free (and Open) Software for Windows is a great list of Windows software, that moves beyond the obvious (Firefox, Open Office,... (Posted December 2, 2006)
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16 Hidden Windows XP Goodies
16 Hidden Windows XP Goodies lists 16 hidden windows programs that can be accessed through the command line. Unfortunately, beyond the command line string, there's... (Posted November 30, 2006)
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Everything you need to know about Windows Vista
PC World - Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista - you know, in case you want to know um ... everything. This PC... (Posted November 23, 2006)
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WiTS: Windows Inspection Tool Set
WiTS: Windows Inspection Tool Set - "provides you with cross-linked, filtered views into a Windows system. View operating system information, processes, services, users, network... (Posted November 19, 2006)
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Royale Noir: secret XP theme
Royale Noir: secret XP theme uncovered Apparently Microsoft developed this theme but never put it into wide circulation. Until now. It's very, very nice!... (Posted October 28, 2006)
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Clock Screensavers
Would you like your screensaver to display the time? Here's a small (472kb) Windows screensaver program to download and install that contains 14 different... (Posted October 25, 2006)
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IE7 Bugs list growing
So IE7 has been out and about in wide circulation for a few days now and the list of IE7 bugs is starting to be... (Posted October 22, 2006)
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Must Have Add-Ons for IE7
Let me just preface this link by saying I don't use Internet Explorer. I am a dedicated Firefox user. That said though, I know my... (Posted October 20, 2006)
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Microsoft toolkit to disable automatic delivery of IE7
If you have automatic updates on in WindowsXP and are living in fear of the day (coming soon!) that MS sends IE7 your way BUT,... (Posted October 19, 2006)
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Three free anti-virus programs compared
Stop Viruses for Free! - Three free guardians for your computer - Softpedia - takes a lcloser ook at Avira AntiVir, AVG and Avast! but... (Posted October 19, 2006)
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20 Things many don't know about Windows XP
20 Things the Average Person Doesn't Know About Windows XP - I guess I'm one of the many because a few of these were new... (Posted October 14, 2006)
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10 Windows Explorer alternatives
10 Windows Explorer alternatives compared and reviewed - Simplehelp - some good alternatives, many free, reviewed and rated so it's easy to see which ones... (Posted October 13, 2006)
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How to remove IE7 Betas
Word on the street is that IE7 final will be released tomorrow. If you'd like to remove any IE7 betas or release candidates ahead of... (Posted October 10, 2006)
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Unlocking the mysteries of svchost.exe
Ever wonder what's up with all those 'svchost.exe' entries in your task manager? Langa Blog: Unlocking the Mysteries of 'Svchost.exe' offers up a little insight.... (Posted October 8, 2006)
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Install Multiple Internet Explorer IE Versions
From the same site that recently described how to install IE7 in standalone mode, comes Install multiple versions of IE on your PC |... (Posted September 29, 2006)
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Unlocker
Who hasn't run in to this windows frustration? I recently had a battle with it when trying to get McAfee off of my new... (Posted September 23, 2006)
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Hidden Graphics Program in Windows XP
Smartbro's Ups And Down: Hidden Program Of Windows Xp shares a font/logo/icons design program hiding within Windows XP. "To start the program go to... (Posted September 23, 2006)
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What slows Windows down Part 2
A while back, I posted a link to an article about which programs slow down Windows the most. Now, PCSpy follows up with another look... (Posted September 23, 2006)
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IE7 RC1 in Standalone Mode
Internet Explorer 7 Release Candidate 1 in standalone mode(IE7) offers up a nice solution (with installer!) to run IE7 alongside other versions of IE, which... (Posted September 14, 2006)
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How to disable balloon notification in Windows XP
How to disable balloon notification in Windows XP - Techie Corner - in case you've been wanting to see them disappear!... (Posted September 12, 2006)
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Master Windows XP keyboard shortcuts
Incredible Windows XP shortcuts and tips you WISH you knew before you read this! -PART 1 at Technology and Music Newsblog - besides the... (Posted September 12, 2006)
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What Slows Windows Down
TPCSv8 - Articles - What Slows Windows Down? - a great article, which documents the results of testing a Windows system with various software/conditions and... (Posted September 11, 2006)
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Remove Saved Passwords and Usernames from Windows XP
Have you ever saved a password/username in Windows XP and immediately wished you hadn't? Well, you can get it back, according to Tech Recipes, it's... (Posted August 29, 2006)
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10 Free Ways to Beautify your Desktop
10 1 Free Ways to Beautify your Desktop - some good ideas and resources if you're in the mood to spruce up your desktop.... (Posted August 1, 2006)
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10 Windows Freeware Apps worth knowing about
10 Unknown Windows Freeware Applications You Should Know About - just in case you didn't know about these things you should know about.... (Posted July 18, 2006)
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Folder Size for Windows
Folder Size for Windows Explorer - will show sizes of folders and files in the same column. Functionality that we wish Windows had out of... (Posted July 16, 2006)
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How to Install a Web Server and Why
Installing a web server, and why you would want to - a how-to and a why-to. Uses XAMPP, which I have used myself and can... (Posted July 6, 2006)
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IE7 Standalone Launch Script
JonGalloway.ToString() : IE7 Standalone Launch Script... (Posted June 15, 2006)
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How to get rid of thumbs.db
I have always been annoyed by the littering of thumbs.db files all over my computer. No longer ... Get rid of Thumbs.db... (Posted June 8, 2006)
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Remote Desktop for Dummies
Remote Desktop for Dummies�on�Tech Pedia - a how-to for "everything you need in order to remotely use your computer."... (Posted May 20, 2006)
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