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1. Vista screensavers in windows xp
2. Download Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
3. Windows SteadyState for Vista and XP
4. The beginner’s guide for portable applications - part 1
5. Download Windows Installer 4.5
6. How Does Windows Product Activation Work
7. Microsoft Offers TCP/IP Fundamentals for Windows
8. Access Sysinternals utilities over the web with command prompt
9. TOP10 - June 2008 Popular Tips
10. XP SP3, Some Problems Emerge
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Microsoft has updated Windows PowerShell 1.0 for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 and made new English-language installation packages available for download as of June 23, 2008. Designed to integrate with Windows Server 2003 SP1, SP2 and R2 (x86, x64 and Itanium-based) along with Windows XP SP2 (both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions) and SP3 (only 32-bit), the updated release of Windows PowerShell 1.0 does not target Microsoft’s latest Windows client. Windows Vista SP1 is ignored with the latest variant of Windows Power Shell available since January 30, 2007, the day that Microsoft also made available Vista RTM.

“Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell enables IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications,” Microsoft informed in the product’s description. “Windows PowerShell includes more than 130 command-line tools (called ‘cmdlets’) for performing common system administration tasks, such as managing services, processes, event logs, certificates, the registry, and using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).” (more…)

If you’ve been following our site you’re probably already familiar with how the about:config works in Firefox, but since several of these tips utilize the about:config screen I figured it wouldn’t hurt to provide a crash course. So before we dive into the tweaks glance through to make sure you know how to make the adjustments, or just reference this section when you need it.

1. Start Firefox.

2. Type about:config into the address bar and press Enter. When you’re presented with the warning screen click the I’ll be careful, I promise button.

3.You should see a long list of hidden settings that look meaningless and confusingly complicated. (more…)

1. Windows XP SP3 RTM Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Pack
2. How to remove Windows is not genuine notification
3. Create A Batch File To Open Multiple Programs At Once
4. Windows PowerShell V2 CTP2
5. How to Troubleshoot Hardware Problems with Device Manager
6. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
7. Sync up Firefox browser with your google account
8. XP Service Pack 3 Goes Live
9. 5 Quick FireFox Tips
10. Troubleshoot Failed Installations of XP SP3 RTM Build 5512
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The first thing that you will have to make a decision on while planning out your home network is will your network will be wired or wireless. The notion in each case will stay put the same where in all your computers will join up to a central router, which will talk the connections to your ISP from side to side a cable or a DSL modem.

It is a frequent fact the wireless home network provides much more expediency than wired networks. They do not necessitate cabling and permit users to move from one room to another with freedom. But wired networks are more secure and dependable and if you can use again the existing phone lines or the electrical wiring, then the cost of installing new cables are reduced radically. (more…)

1. Download Windows Vista Recovery Disc
2. Windows cannot find svchost.exe
3. Windows Vista SP1 Security Vulnerabilities
4. Download Vista User Interface Language Packs
5. Vista SP1 Performance Analysis Tools
6. Show or hide all of your windows
7. How to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
8. Remove Old Files After Vista SP1 Installation
9. Use windows clipboard more effectively with Clipx
10. XP SP3 and Vista SP1 Will Own Linux-Free Desktops until Windows 7
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1. Forgot Windows password ? Reset Windows password
2. Uninstalling Internet Explorer 8
3. Windows XP and Vista: The Benchmark Rundown
4. 2 Quick Windows Tricks
5. Windows XP Shutdown too slow, fix it to shutdown instantly
6. How to Remove or Delete AutoPlay Handler from the Options List in Vista and XP
7. Windows Vista SP1 Improves Speed Up to 86% Faster
8. How to eject cd drives automatically with a keyboard shortcut in windows xp
9. Sizing up your boot drive’s pagefile
10. How to dual boot Vista with Ubuntu
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In this tip you will learn that how to improve the printing quality. Today most of the printers provide you the method to improve the quality of the printing. In the following section you will find step by step instructions on how to improve the printing quality.

* Go to Start > Control Panel
* In the control panel click on the “Printers and Other Hardware” or “Printers and Faxes”.
* Double Click the Printer’s Icon.
* Click the printer preferences in the printer menu.
* Select high quality or best print option in the printer preferences.

In the Windows based operating systems you can improve the quality of your printings through the above mentioned steps. (more…)

1. Optimize your computer for peak performance
2. January 2008 Popular Tips for PcTipsBox - TOP10
3. How to downgrade from Vista to XP
4. Force windows to load the kernel in memory
5. Speed up Internet Explorer 7 by Increasing the Connections Limit
6. How to create ultra hidden system folder in windows xp and vista
7. Make your computer dual-boot Vista and XP
8. Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate RC2
9. Removing Vista… and Installing XP Back
10. Microsoft Evolves Its Windows Update Infrastructure
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If you’re going on vacation, you’re probably looking forward to getting away from the phone. But e-mail is less intrusive, and many of us want to bring it with us.

That used to be a real chore. But accessing e-mail from anywhere has become easier over the years. Today, it’s not much more difficult than downloading it at the office.

The key is finding decent PC access to the Internet on the road. Most hotels offer such access. Even a dial-up account is OK for downloading e-mail. And with Wi-Fi hotspots all over urban areas, fast access is a snap.

Of course, you have to find a way to access your e-mail server. So let’s look at how that can be done. (more…)