(Tech Tip: Windows) How do I know if I can install Windows 7 64 bit
If you’re even thinking about Windows 7, your computer can probably can handle 64 bit (most recent processors can). But use this no-install tool to be sure.
(Tech Tip: Windows) How to put a program in your Startup folder
If you want a program to automatically load when you start Windows, put its Icon in your startup folder.
(Tech Tips: Windows) Fixing the IE 8 warning – ‘Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely?’
To see the page properly, a user should click on the No button.
But most people will not read the message and will click the Yes button (especially since it’s the default).
Memory limits for Windows XP , Windows Vista
Ever wondered how much memory (RAM) you can put in your machine?
Besides the physical number of slots for RAM, here are the Windows limitations. As you will see the Windows answer for more memory is ’64 bit’.
Remove Duplicate Files (Pictures, Music)
Here’s a great program to find (and delete or move to a folder) all those identical files that differ only by name.
Using Windows Desktop Search
Windows Desktop Search is a free add-on from Microsoft for Windows XP. (It is built-in to Windows Vista)
This is an indexed search of everything on your computer that is much faster and comprehensive than Outlook's built-in search plus it searches across your archives, sent items, and all subfolders as well. Initially, it takes several hours to build an index for the search so don’t expect to use it immediately after installation.
Safely auto-logon to your computer
1. Start… Run … “control userpasswords2” (without the quotes)
It’s smart to start up your computer and walk away until it’s ready.
But then you have to type your name and password and walk away again.
Then put your email program and your browser in your startup group and everything will be ready for you!
Making folders, Copying / Moving files
Create folders and organize your files
(Note: you can do everything mentioned here inside File.. SaveAs or File Open dialog boxes too.)
How to control your keyboard language
If you switch between US, UK, Qwerty, Azerty or other keyboard you will need to use the language bar (standard feature of Windows).
How to Change Your Windows and Email Passwords
There are two passwords you should be aware of
1. Your Windows password controls your logon to your computer. This is the password you use to logon each morning. This is also the Remote Desktop password (if you are using this service).
