Microsoft has extended security support for Windows XP until July 14 2015. Find out what this means for you.
Microsoft extends security support for Windows XP until July 2015
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How to fix ‘Internet Explorer has stopped working’ error message in IE 10
| By Davide De Vellis |
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One of the most common complaints among Internet Explorer version 10 users is its continual crashing. One minute you will be happily browsing the Internet, and the next you will receive a message stating, “Internet Explorer has stopped working and needs to close.” If this scenario sounds all too familiar, here are some tips and tricks that may just help you solve this problem. The number one reason Internet Explorer (IE) encounters problems is the introduction of Add-ons, Toolbars, Extensions, Junkware, and Spyware. Sometimes these programs can be reset or […]
How do I create a full Windows installation disc or thumbdrive?
| By Mark Beare |
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At some point, you may find yourself needing the installation disc of the Operating System of your Windows computer. If you don’t have it stored somewhere, the easiest way of getting an installation disc is to order it directly from Microsoft, your PC manufacturer, or any other retailer (or e-tailer) selling OS’s, as they will conveniently ship the disc(s) to you. However, this does not mean that you cannot make it yourself. It’s pretty easy really, all you need to so is download the ISO file (an ISO file is […]
Fixing Problems with the Windows Search Indexer
| By Steve Horton |
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Sometimes the Windows Search Indexer crashes, causing search slowdowns and errors. Here’s how to troubleshoot it.
All About Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Navigation and More
| By Steve Horton |
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Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
Open Newer Office Files in Older Versions
| By Steve Horton |
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Newer versions of Microsoft Office save files in .DOCX or .XLSX format, and these files are difficult to open in older versions. Here’s how to fix that.
Top Web Apps for Windows – Save Time and Money
| By Steve Horton |
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There are free, web-based alternatives out there to expensive desktop software. Learn about Google Docs and more in this clickable, interactive video.
Smart Alternatives to MS Outlook for Emails
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At work, it’s likely you use Microsoft Outlook to handle e-mail. If you’ve got an old machine, and there are a ton of old machines out there in the business world, Microsoft Outlook can eat up a ton of your computer’s processor! I had a job once where you couldn’t have Outlook open and something else at the same time, or the PC would slow to a crawl. There’s got to be another way, even for business users.
Web-based Alternatives to MS Office
| By Steve Horton |
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Microsoft Office is highly useful in all walks of life, but it costs quite a bit of money. There’s a free, web-based alternative out there called Google Docs.
Microsoft Vs GM – Classic Computer Joke
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