Disabling Toolbars in Internet Explorer Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Internet Explorer 7 and 8 Last week we had over a dozen subscribers write about problems with various toolbars causing problems or error messages in Internet Explorer. Rather than answering each question individually, we’re going to provide one tip that will work for all toolbar problems in… Read More »
The Belarc Advisor A program that scans and provides you with complete system information 2.1 MB download Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit & 64bit), Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) EB says you can’t have too much money or too much information. So she’s constantly trying to find out how much I weigh and how much I’ve shrunk… Read More »
Make your cursor easier to see (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7) Here’s a great tip for those of you who have trouble locating your mouse pointer on the screen. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 have a feature that we refer to as “mouse sonar”. This option cause your mouse pointer to pop-up with a little… Read More »
Twelve Great Google Search Tips Fill in the blank Did you know Google will fill in some blanks for you? It will. Try this: Thomas Edison invented * Plus is a plus Google ignores common words and characters such as where, the, how, and other digits and letters that slow down your search without improving the results. If… Read More »
Run commands are an easy way to access features of Windows without having to click on your Start button, browse through your Control Panel or any menus at all. All you have to do is press your Windows Key plus the “R” key to bring up the Windows “Run” dialog. Type any of the following commands in the… Read More »
Anne wants to know if a ReadyBoost drive can add more RAM to Window XP I note you recommend Ready Boost USB which includes additional ram to Vista and Windows 7. Do you know of anything that would add additional Ram to Windows XP other than replacing Windows XP for Windows 7? I am too old (91) to… Read More »