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Updating the BIOS under Windows XP - ...allow it to recognize and support the newer hardware or software.
For example, if Intel or AMD adds features to new CPU chips, or if a new and be...
Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses - ... be to blame. Sometimes, though, there are no visible signs. For example, a virus could quietly fill up your hard drive with garbage data, or spywar...
Firewall Software under Windows XP - ...o has ever had to deal with identity theft can tell you, taking back control of your life after someone has stolen your credit
card numbers, co...
Internet connection and Windows XP - ... way, it’s just a matter of keystrokes and mouse clicks to view it on the screen or listen to it through speakers plugged into your computer.
...
How to setup a local network in Windows XP - ...ely simple to set up a network, but a network is always more complicated than an isolated,
stand-alone computer. Network problems don’t oft...
Windows XP activation and hardware problems - ...side your computer. Most of these problems have relatively easy solutions if you know where to look.
Finding and fixing hardware problems requ...
Installing a New Hard Drive on Windows XP Professional - ...ata, and you shouldn’t do anything to the drive that might erase or damage any more data.
When your boot drive (almost always the C: dri...
How to recover data from a corrupted hard drive using Windows XP Pro - ...one. Before you spend that money, try the techniques in this section to read your files with special recovery software. The most important thing to ...
How to move a hard drive to a new computer under Windows XP - ...software that you installed on the old computer. Unless the old and new computers are exactly the same make and model or they use exactly the same m...
Adding more RAM under Windows XP - ...is article contains specific advice about fixing many of the most common devices and components in and around your computer.
Memory ...
Mouse, Keyboard, Motherboard and Power Supply Problems - ... tear the whole computer apart, it can be done. Just follow the instructions that come with motherboard, take your time, and double-check all the li...
Using a printer on Windows XP Professional - .../strong>
Sometimes the printer’s options and configuration settings will return to the correct values after you turn off the printer ...
Windows XP Professional technical support - ...ge Base, and a Google search only produces pleas from other people who are facing the same problem.
Now what?
It’s time to ask for help...
Creating a backup of your system under Windows XP - ...he advice in this article contains anything that does much good.
At some point in the process of troubleshooting, the amount of wasted time an...
Reinstalling Windows XP Professional - ...u have either the full Windows XP CD or an upgrade disk, follow these steps to reinstall Windows:
1. Turn on the computer and place the Win...
How to Back Up Your Data using Windows XP - ...as well as they should. It’s the same with a computer.
If you don’t make backup copies of your data, defragment the hard drive, and ...
What to do to optimise your Windows XP operating system - ... disk. But when you delete a file, the drive returns the space that the file had occupied to its “bank” of space available for new files...
Windows XP Device Manager error codes - ...Manager) and double-click the name of
a device with a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X superimposed on the icon at the left of the devic...
What Windows XP does and does not - ...Windows has limitations. It also may help you communicate with the
geeky rescue team that tries to bail you out, whether you rely on the store
...
Upgrade another version of Windows to Windows XP - ... A Brain Transplant
If your current machine runs Windows 98 or ME, you can upgrade to
Windows XP by simply starting Windows, inserting the W...
How to activate Windows XP - ...led “BIOS locking” to make sure that the copy
of Windows XP that ships with a PC stays tied to that specific PC, forever
and ever....
Buttons and pointers in Windows XP - ...holes, and come back only to discover
that the busy pointer is still there, chances are pretty good that
Windows is hung. (That&rsquo...
Starting with the Start Button using Windows XP - ...em>To change the name or picture of the current user.. - To remove a program from the “pinned” programs list or the...
Personalizing Your Windows XP Desktop and background - ... eXPerience and you
can take control of every piece. I show you how in this article.
I’ve also included a discussion of Desktop Themes...
Controlling Icons under Windows XP - ...the
Recycle Bin: Bliss and a Recycle Bin. Who could ask for more?
If you bought a PC with Windows XP preloaded, you probably have so many
i...
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Windows Vista: Working with Pictures in Windows Explorer (06/21/2007)
(...) Depending on the sharing settings that you or an administrator have chosen, the Public Pictures folder may be shared with other users of your network as well. Both the Pictures folder and the Public Pictures folder use the Pictures and Videos folder template, which adds to the toolbar several special buttons for previewing the selected picture, running a slide show, printing pictures, and more. You can apply the Pictures and Videos folder template to other folders to add these features to them. (...)
(...) Depending on the sharing settings that you or an administrator have chosen, the Public Pictures folder may be shared with other users of your network as well. Both the Pictures folder and the Public Pictures folder use the Pictures and Videos folder template, which adds to the toolbar several special buttons for previewing the selected picture, running a slide show, printing pictures, and more. You can apply the Pictures and Videos folder template to other folders to add these features to them. (...)
Making Movies with Your PC (06/16/2007)
(...) ShowBiz has far more features than Windows Movie Maker (which ships with Windows XP Home and Professional Editions), and I find it easier to use. The program runs on Windows 98 SE/Me/2000, too. After you install ShowBiz, you can run it from the Start menu by choosing Start -> All Programs -> ArcSoft -> ShowBiz. (...)
(...) ShowBiz has far more features than Windows Movie Maker (which ships with Windows XP Home and Professional Editions), and I find it easier to use. The program runs on Windows 98 SE/Me/2000, too. After you install ShowBiz, you can run it from the Start menu by choosing Start -> All Programs -> ArcSoft -> ShowBiz. (...)
Building Your First Movie (06/16/2007)
(...) To add either a video clip or an image, click the Media tab in the library to view the corresponding type of items; if you’ve built multiple albums, you can switch between them by clicking the drop-down list arrow next to the album name. If you need help identifying an item, view any item in the Player window before you add it to the strip by right-clicking on the element in the list and then choosing Preview Media from the shortcut menu that appears. 3. (...)
(...) To add either a video clip or an image, click the Media tab in the library to view the corresponding type of items; if you’ve built multiple albums, you can switch between them by clicking the drop-down list arrow next to the album name. If you need help identifying an item, view any item in the Player window before you add it to the strip by right-clicking on the element in the list and then choosing Preview Media from the shortcut menu that appears. 3. (...)
Recording your own CD or DVD on Windows XP (06/16/2007)
(...) 3. To save your movie as a clip in the library album that you specify, select the Add to Album check box. 4. (...)
(...) 3. To save your movie as a clip in the library album that you specify, select the Add to Album check box. 4. (...)
Trimming Movies with Panache (06/16/2007)
(...) 3. Click and drag the green slider (which corresponds to the Start Frame) to the desired location where you want the clip to begin. MyDVD automatically updates the Start Frame preview to show you the new starting frame. (...)
(...) 3. Click and drag the green slider (which corresponds to the Start Frame) to the desired location where you want the clip to begin. MyDVD automatically updates the Start Frame preview to show you the new starting frame. (...)
How Does a Digital Camera Work (06/16/2007)
(...) If you’re interested in shooting better pictures, I’ll also cover a number of well-worn basic rules used by professional photographers all over the world. You also discover how to download your images from your digital camera (by using the features that are built into Windows XP) and how to catalog your photographs (thus making it easier to locate a specific image). How Does a Digital Camera Work? A common misconception surrounds today’s digital cameras: Because they don’t use film and because they produce pictures as data files, many folks think that digital cameras must use a radically different method of capturing an image. (...)
(...) If you’re interested in shooting better pictures, I’ll also cover a number of well-worn basic rules used by professional photographers all over the world. You also discover how to download your images from your digital camera (by using the features that are built into Windows XP) and how to catalog your photographs (thus making it easier to locate a specific image). How Does a Digital Camera Work? A common misconception surrounds today’s digital cameras: Because they don’t use film and because they produce pictures as data files, many folks think that digital cameras must use a radically different method of capturing an image. (...)
Digital Camera Extras to Covet (06/16/2007)
(...) Rechargeable batteries Gotta have ’em. I’m not kidding. You’ll literally end up declaring bankruptcy if you use your digital camera often with single-use batteries. (...)
(...) Rechargeable batteries Gotta have ’em. I’m not kidding. You’ll literally end up declaring bankruptcy if you use your digital camera often with single-use batteries. (...)
The Lazybones Guide to Composing Photographs (06/16/2007)
(...) ” Align your subject(s) and the surroundings (where possible) along either - A line crossing the frame or - One of the intersections where two lines meet The Rule of Thirds works exceptionally well when taking photographs of landscapes or architecture. This photograph, “View from Hoover Dam,” uses the rule to draw the viewer’s eye along the river until it disappears around the bend. That’s all there is to it. (...)
(...) ” Align your subject(s) and the surroundings (where possible) along either - A line crossing the frame or - One of the intersections where two lines meet The Rule of Thirds works exceptionally well when taking photographs of landscapes or architecture. This photograph, “View from Hoover Dam,” uses the rule to draw the viewer’s eye along the river until it disappears around the bend. That’s all there is to it. (...)
Making Performance Upgrades: CPU, Motherboard, and Memory (06/16/2007)
(...) Making Performance Upgrades: CPU, Motherboard, and Memory I’ve cordoned off these first upgrades into a separate category that I call performance upgrades; that is, they give your PC an overall performance boost that affects all the programs that you run, including Windows XP. Upgrading your CPU and motherboard A central processing unit (CPU) is the brain of your PC. A significant upgrade to your CPU usually results in more than just replacing the CPU chip itself. (...)
(...) Making Performance Upgrades: CPU, Motherboard, and Memory I’ve cordoned off these first upgrades into a separate category that I call performance upgrades; that is, they give your PC an overall performance boost that affects all the programs that you run, including Windows XP. Upgrading your CPU and motherboard A central processing unit (CPU) is the brain of your PC. A significant upgrade to your CPU usually results in more than just replacing the CPU chip itself. (...)
Adding RAM to Your PC under Windows XP (06/16/2007)
(...) Therefore, read through this article before you buy your RAM modules and keep these pages handy when you upgrade. Figuring Out What Type of Memory You Need To begin a primer on memory, review the different types of RAM available for PCs made within the last five years or so. One tip before I begin: If you’re considering installing a new motherboard and CPU on an older PC, you might want to double-check to make sure that the new motherboard will still use the same RAM type and speed as your current motherboard. (...)
(...) Therefore, read through this article before you buy your RAM modules and keep these pages handy when you upgrade. Figuring Out What Type of Memory You Need To begin a primer on memory, review the different types of RAM available for PCs made within the last five years or so. One tip before I begin: If you’re considering installing a new motherboard and CPU on an older PC, you might want to double-check to make sure that the new motherboard will still use the same RAM type and speed as your current motherboard. (...)
Selecting a New Motherboard for your PC (06/16/2007)
(...) I know that sounds a little silly, considering that there are several pages of perfectly good tips and procedures remaining in this article, but I stand by my maxim. Here are four good reasons:- A CPU/motherboard combo is one of the most expensive upgrades that you can make to your computer. First consider upgrading random access memory (RAM) and your video card. (...)
(...) I know that sounds a little silly, considering that there are several pages of perfectly good tips and procedures remaining in this article, but I stand by my maxim. Here are four good reasons:- A CPU/motherboard combo is one of the most expensive upgrades that you can make to your computer. First consider upgrading random access memory (RAM) and your video card. (...)
Installing a Motherboard and CPU on your PC (06/16/2007)
(...) Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard it’s the largest socket on the planet, with several dozen pins. Check the motherboard manual if you have a problem finding it. The CPU socket is also called a ZIF (short for Zero Insertion Force) socket, which means that you can quickly install and remove the CPU without undue pressure on the chip (and with as little danger of bending the CPU pins as possible). (...)
(...) Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard it’s the largest socket on the planet, with several dozen pins. Check the motherboard manual if you have a problem finding it. The CPU socket is also called a ZIF (short for Zero Insertion Force) socket, which means that you can quickly install and remove the CPU without undue pressure on the chip (and with as little danger of bending the CPU pins as possible). (...)
Adding Hard Drive Territory to Your System (06/16/2007)
(...) (Oh, did I mention that those 15 megabytes of storage cost me over $1,000 in 1983 and that the drive is about the size of a typical modern PC case?) I use it as a combination monitor stand, conversation piece, and possible proof of past visits by extraterrestrials. Luckily, you can upgrade your PC’s hard drive with ease either by connecting an external drive or by upgrading your current internal hard drive. Alternatively, you can simply cast yourself to the four winds with abandon and keep your current internal drive and add a second drive. (...)
(...) (Oh, did I mention that those 15 megabytes of storage cost me over $1,000 in 1983 and that the drive is about the size of a typical modern PC case?) I use it as a combination monitor stand, conversation piece, and possible proof of past visits by extraterrestrials. Luckily, you can upgrade your PC’s hard drive with ease either by connecting an external drive or by upgrading your current internal hard drive. Alternatively, you can simply cast yourself to the four winds with abandon and keep your current internal drive and add a second drive. (...)
Partying with USB, FireWire, and Hubs (06/16/2007)
(...) Talk about sassy: They’re fast, offer Plug-and-Play convenience, and won’t hassle you with arcane errors or strange settings. Plus, you can use them to connect practically everything but the kitchen sink to your computer simultaneously. In this section, I share the joy as we party with these two ports together. (...)
(...) Talk about sassy: They’re fast, offer Plug-and-Play convenience, and won’t hassle you with arcane errors or strange settings. Plus, you can use them to connect practically everything but the kitchen sink to your computer simultaneously. In this section, I share the joy as we party with these two ports together. (...)
Sound Card Features to Covet (06/16/2007)
(...) Life is truly good. MP3 hardware support That MP3 hardware feature relieves your PC’s processor from the job of ripping and playing MP3 files so that you can rip music while you edit a digital photograph in Photoshop with nary a drop in performance. No stuttering audio or long delays, especially on older PCs. (...)
(...) Life is truly good. MP3 hardware support That MP3 hardware feature relieves your PC’s processor from the job of ripping and playing MP3 files so that you can rip music while you edit a digital photograph in Photoshop with nary a drop in performance. No stuttering audio or long delays, especially on older PCs. (...)
Shopping for a Good Graphics Card (06/16/2007)
(...) Try the popular benchmark program 3DMark 2001 SE ($40, from www.futuremark.com). (...)
(...) Try the popular benchmark program 3DMark 2001 SE ($40, from www.futuremark.com). (...)
Installing Sound and Video Cards under Windows XP (06/16/2007)
(...) To dissipate static electricity, touch a metal surface before handling any cards or touching your PC’s motherboard. For example, touch the PC’s metal chassis I shudder to think of what I’ll do if anyone develops a fiberglass computer case. 5. (...)
(...) To dissipate static electricity, touch a metal surface before handling any cards or touching your PC’s motherboard. For example, touch the PC’s metal chassis I shudder to think of what I’ll do if anyone develops a fiberglass computer case. 5. (...)
Discovering the Advantages of a Network (06/16/2007)
(...) And network file transfers are transparent to the person making the transfer, meaning that you don’t have to do anything special to transfer files between computers on a network. You can just drag and drop files as usual or use your favorite file management application to copy or move files between computers on the network, and Windows acts like you’d expect. I like the Total Commander file management tool. (...)
(...) And network file transfers are transparent to the person making the transfer, meaning that you don’t have to do anything special to transfer files between computers on a network. You can just drag and drop files as usual or use your favorite file management application to copy or move files between computers on the network, and Windows acts like you’d expect. I like the Total Commander file management tool. (...)
A Quickie Ethernet Primer (06/16/2007)
(...) a network administrator!” (Feel free to throw confetti or have a T-shirt made. If you like, send me an e-mail message at ohmyitworks@mlcbooks.com, and we can celebrate together. (...)
(...) a network administrator!” (Feel free to throw confetti or have a T-shirt made. If you like, send me an e-mail message at ohmyitworks@mlcbooks.com, and we can celebrate together. (...)
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