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 »
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 »
Do not track lists (and browser extensions) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Window 7 There’s a big brouhaha boiling over do-not-track lists. To make a complex thing simple – it take simple minds like ours to skim off the cream and leave the milk behind -we’re going to give you nothing but cream: Do not track (me) is similar… Read More »
Go Videos A desktop YouTube player Download size (total) about 2MB Air installer (Requires Adobe Air) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32bit & 64bit) This week’s freeware pick was selected for two reasons: it’s fun and it uses the Adobe Air installer. If you don’t already have Adobe Air installer, you’ll be prompted to download it when… Read More »