Jump Lists are a feature exclusive to Windows 7. Jump Lists are handy because they show recently used files for an application or tasks related to that application, and let you access them quickly. Jump Lists can be accessed by right-clicking on an application’s icon in the Windows 7 task bar. There’s another way to access Jump Lists too.… Read More »
So you’re in the middle of doing something important on your computer when the “Restart your computer to finish installing important updates” dialog comes up, and asks you to restart your computer. The quick way to disable the reboot for the current session is to stop the Windows Update service from running. You can do this by opening… Read More »
As I get older I find I am more interested in food. Not in cooking it or buying it – but in eating it. EB has managed to take all my pleasures away and now all I’m allowed to do is eat, sleep and work. She took my last bottle of Cupcake Vodka and forbade me to have… Read More »
Richard doesn’t get Windows 7 Libraries Hi you two. I’ve been using Windows 7 for 3 months — and I wish I could go back to my old Windows XP machine, but it finally died. I am having a hard time getting around in Windows 7. One of the things I don’t understand is Libraries. I’ve seen some… Read More »
Another great program from Sysinternals is Process Explorer. We’re featuring this program along with AutoRuns because the two programs together make a formidable combination whether you’re looking to speed up your computer, locate a troublesome resource hog, or just learn more about the goings-on inside your computer. Both AutoRuns and Process Explorer are in our tool kit when… Read More »
Stephanie wants to know why we’re not so keen on Avast anymore I haven’t see you say many good things about Avast anymore. Last week I noticed you took it off your recommended programs list. I’ve been using Avast since you first recommended it and for the most part I’ve been happy with it. Why did you change… Read More »