Windows 7 brings a handful of interface tweaks, starting with large, eye-pleasing program icons that take up residence in the taskbar. Now Vista users can easily bring that Windows 7 look to their own taskbars. Here’s how: – 1. Right click any open space in the taskbar and clear the checkmark from Lock the Taskbar. [...]
02.16.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Going through Google’s search logs reveals that end users are generally unaware to security alerts, and largely update to secure browser versions based on the convenience of doing so. There have been important public debates about the morals of openly discussing unpatched vulnerabilities, and coders will happily boast about their ability to have a fix [...]
02.13.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
The main contenders continue to be Internet Explorer and Firefox with the recent addition of Google Chrome. Apple’s Safari browser continues to be a strong component in the Mac world. With Internet Explorer’s security history came the trustworthy Firefox browser and that too suffered from a few minor attacks. Recently IE has gained some credibility [...]
02.13.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
The software giant is gearing up for the expiration of the last barrier standing in the way of automatic downloads and upgrades for SP1 for Windows Vista and SP3 for Windows XP, namely the Service Pack Blocker Tool. The Service Pack Blocker Tool temporarily prevents the installation of a service pack through Windows Update, for [...]
02.12.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
For approximately an hour on Saturday morning, Google listed every site on the Internet as malware. It took a couple of hours after the initial problem was solved to find out who was actually to blame – Google or a nonprofit known as StopBadware.org. TechCrunch and CNET reported around 7 a.m. PST that every site [...]
02.11.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
Let’s see what changes have taken place. 1. Modifications in UAC (User Access Control): One of the features most criticized by average Vista user was the irritating permission seeking by Vista, whenever you need to do something that requires admin privileges. For instance, every new installation requires permission, even if you are logged in as [...]
02.10.09 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Some games require fixes to run in Vista. These games require the latest version of Directx9. Vista does not actually contain a full installation of Directx9, just some elements for compatibility purposes. To install Directx 9c on Windows Vista: 1. Download the latest DirectX 9 redistributable file from Microsoft.com. 2. Unzip the file into a [...]
02.10.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
You might need to boot in to safe mode when troubleshooting your PC. Sometimes a driver problem or spyware infection will require a fix in safemode before you can use Vista as normal. Safe Mode loads the least set of drivers and components, letting you perform many tasks to restore problems but at a cost [...]
02.7.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Early into 2008, the seemingly interminable duel between HD DVD and Blu-ray officially ended when Toshiba waved the white flag and declared it would stop producing HD DVD players. Shortly thereafter, the studios still backing HD DVD withdrew their support and said they would get behind Blu-ray. But while Blu-ray won the battle, it hasn’t [...]
02.7.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
Windows 7 is introducing several new keyboard shortcuts that come in handy when managing open windows in the operating system. Most Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts imitate the behaviour when dragging and dropping windows in the new operating system. Here is the list in case you prefer to use the keyboard instead of the mouse:- [Windows [...]
02.7.09 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
