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[11 May 2009 | 2 Comments | 2,428 views]

Normally, a computer’s screen resolution is at its maximum by default, but in some cases, you need to change it manually to get the most out of your computing experience. If you don’t have an exceptionally slow machine, it’s definitely worth the effort.
Here’s how to change your screen resolution:
Go to your Windows XP’s desktop and right click on an empty space. Select “Properties”.

In the “Display Properties” window that appears, navigate to the “Settings” tab on the right.
Move the slider in the bottom-left corner of the window to change your computer’s …

Shortcuts, Tutorials »

[5 May 2009 | 14 Comments | 1,192 views]

If you are absolutely sure you want to delete a file, why send it to the Recycle Bin? Windows lets you bypass it really easily:

To delete a file or a group of files, select them with and when they are highlighted, press Shift+Delete. Press “Yes” in the confirmation box that opens and you’re done!

Performance, Tutorials »

[4 May 2009 | 50 Comments | 5,386 views]

File indexing is a Windows service that like many others, is totally useless – unless you do a lot of searching on your computer. As most users don’t, it’s a good idea to disable it to speed up actions like opening and closing files and folders on your Windows XP.
To disable the Indexing Service:
Go to “My Computer” and right click on your hard drive. At the bottom of the window that opens, you should see a check box titled “Allow Indexing Service to index the disk for fast file searching.”  …

Performance, Tutorials »

[30 Apr 2009 | 4 Comments | 4,066 views]

If you’re experiencing slow shutdowns and log offs on your Windows XP, this trick will help you.

Instead of accessing the shutdown menu via Start->Turn Off Computer, open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Press “Shut Down” at the top of the Task Manager and choose what you want your Windows XP to do.

Reviews, Tutorials »

[3 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 354 views]

K Alliance is a company oriented on online training videos. They offer a wide variety of videos on topics such as IT Training, Certification Training, Soft Skills, Mac OS X Lepoard Server Online etc. In addition you can order a custom courseware from them. Video training is especially good because you don’t have to travel offsite to attend classes, it’s just a few keystrokes away, open 24/7! Fast learners can forward the video and skip the easier parts and the slow ones can look the video over and over again …

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[4 Mar 2009 | 41 Comments | 1,489 views]

By default, your Windows XP will shut down when the Power button is pressed. It’s a good idea to change it so that the shutdown menu is opened instead, especially if you have little kids running around the house.
It’s quite easy to change it:
Step 1:
Go to your Windows XP’s desktop and right-click it. Select “Properties” and the Display Properties window will appear.
Open the “Screen Saver” tab and look for the “Power” button near the bottom of the window. Click it.

Step 2:
In the “Power Options Properties” window that opens,  go to …