How to Block Websites
Microsoft Geek
This post will show you how to block websites, without the installation of website blockers or other programs to block websites. Fortunately, all desktop operating systems (Windows, Macintosh OS X,…
Windows XP
Build a RAID server
Watch Build a RAID server videos on CNET TV: Turn your old PC into the ultimate data vault.
How to Disable the Restart Reminder for Windows Update
Disable Windows Update restart nag Windows installed another round of updates and now it’s asking you to restart. Again. One simple command line entry can disable this obnoxious reminder. To…
How to Troubleshoot SVCHOST.EXE 100% CPU Usage Problems
If you have noticed that your Windows XP, Vista, or 7 PC is running slowly and that SVCHOST.EXE is taking 100% of your single core CPU system (or 50% of…
How to Disable Media Sense for TCP/IP in Windows XP
In this article we will cover how to disable ‘Media Sense’ for TCP/IP based connections on a Windows XP professional system. We will also cover why this may be beneficial…
Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
A few weeks ago I had some friends ask me how to dual boot windows 7 and XP. I could think of many ways to do this, but I found…
Create or Delete A Service in Windows XP
Services are added from the Command Prompt. You need to know the actual service name as opposed to what Microsoft calls the Display Name. For example, if you wanted to…
The Painless Way to Ditch Your Old Windows XP for a More Secure Linux
Windows XP just isn’t secure anymore! If the expense of the new Windows operating systems is too great, here’s an easy and painless way to get a completely free Linux,…
Repair and Reset Windows Vista TCP/IP Winsock Catalog Corruption
TCP/IP stack Winsock settings in Windows Vista may get corrupted, causing errors and problems with Internet connectivity. Corrupt Winsock or Windows sockets configuration can be due to a lot of…