Web Analytics


Windows Guides Feed

Being a multi-computer household, we have chosen one computer to be the dedicated multi-media computer. This is where we store all our music, videos, images etc. On occasion you want to access some of this media, sitting at another computer.  If you are at home, using  Homegroup in Windows 7 is the ultimate solution (see this article by Rich).

But, What if, you are not at home?

The good news is that you can stream the music and videos from your home computer to your laptop over the Internet.

Read the rest of this entry »

Best Technology Blog Posts of the Week (November 27th 2010)

Posted by Angel Luis On November - 27 - 20102 COMMENTS

system32 RSVR85 46 Best Technology Blog Posts of the Week (November 27th 2010)Because the internet is more than just Windows Guides, we have prepared a selection of the best technology posts of this week.

Read the rest of this entry »

[DEPRECATED]

ie9 Start IE9 with InPrivate Filtering Enabled [Quick Tip]We’ve had a look at IE8 and its ability to block ads without add-ons using InPrivate Filtering before.  What’s new i hear you cry.  Well, I’ll let you see for yourself.

Todays Quick Tip shows how to start IE9 in InPrivate Filtering mode every time you start the browser, as opposed to turning it on manually.  Something I think Microsoft should definitely implement.  (Alt+X > K)?

Read the rest of this entry »

9 Set IE9’s Speed Dial as your Home page [Quick Tip]

Microsoft’s latest incarnation of Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 9 has tonnes of cool new features.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be covering many of these features in How To & Quick Tip guides.

Todays Quick Tip is going to show you how to set IE9’s ‘speed dial’ as your Home page.

Have no idea what I’m talking about?  All the better!

Read the rest of this entry »

Windows Guides’ Rating Compatible with System
on TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC 5 out of 5 7 TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCvista TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCxp TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC 32bit TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC64bit TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC
tuneup2011 011 TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC PROS: Years of tweaking experience have produced this product that applies tried and tested tweaks to your system. The Program Deactivator removes overhead from your system while keeping the application at hand if needed.

CONS: The trial only lasts 15 days. I like to evaluate software for at least 30 days before committing to paying for it.

VERDICT: If you want something that is more granular than CCleaner or similar products and you don’t mind forking out for great software, go for this.

PRICE: $29.95 (Upgrade) $42.46 (Full Version with 15% off coupon)

VERSION REVIEWED: TuneUp Utilities 2011

DOWNLOAD: TuneUp Utilities 2011 (15% off) (Aff)

15 day Trial

Read the rest of this entry »

Because the internet is more than just Windows Guides, we have prepared a selection of the best technology posts of this week.system32 RSVR85 46 Best Technology Blog Posts of the Week (November 20th 2010)

Read the rest of this entry »


Computer tips in your inbox
Sign up for the Windows Guides newsletter to get PC tips and access to free Windows books (More details)

Enter your email address:
 

Popular Guides

See which sites have been visited on your PC (even if private browsing mode is used)

Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc

Best Free Anti-malware

Hibernate vs. Sleep vs. Shut-Down

i3, i5, and i7; Dual, Quad, Hexa Core Processors. How to they Differ?

Intel's Ivy Bridge Processor: new Features

Submit Your Tip
Submit your computer tip to us; receive full credit for all published tips

Windows Guides on Facebook