Posts Tagged ‘Windows’

What version does this application have?

If you need to know the exact version of any application you might be using, check this guide for help.

6 Ways to Learn the Exact Version of Any Application You are Using

The Best Tool to Manage the Windows Startup Items

Are you curious to know which is the best tool for managing the startup items in Windows? Check out this thorough analysis.

What’s the Best Startup Manager for Windows?

When was a partition created?

Interesting tip for Windows users who need an answer to this question.

When Was a NTFS Partition Created or a Drive First Initialized by Windows?

 

Do you remember dxdiag?

Old-school geeks surely remember the DirectX Diagnostic Tool and how useful it was in the days of old Windows versions (98, 2000, XP). It turns out the tool still exists in Windows 7 and has useful functionality.

How to Troubleshoot Problems with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

 

Free Internet Speed Monitoring Tool for your Windows Taskbar

NetSpeedMonitor is a useful tool that helps you monitor the speed (up and downstream) of your Internet connection. It shares also quick traffic reports split by day or month.

NetSpeedMonitor (via Vikitech)

The Most Underrated Tool for Providing Remote Support

Windows Remote Assistance is a perfectly working Windows tool for providing remote assistance and support to people who need it. Why install third-party tools?

How to Provide Remote Support with Windows Remote Assistance

The Top Internet Security Suites of 2011-2012

Check this summary from 7 Tutorials: The Best Internet Security Suites of 2011-2012

Screen Savers – Are they really saving your screen?

Have you ever wondered Why are they called Screen Savers?

How Careless Installations Ruin Performance

Learn how making quick (default) installations for your computer’s applications is the best recipe for ruining your system’s performance and computing experience.

8 Ways Quick Application Installations Ruin Performance

Best Practices for a Digital Photo Editing Environment

Searching for best practices on how to create a good working environment for handling digital photos?

How to Set Up a Digital Photo Editing Environment in Windows




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