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How To: Fix the "hal.dll is missing or corrupt" error

If you've received the "hal.dll is missing or corrupt" error message from your Windows machine, then you're in luck! This video will show you how to correct that problem with the Recovery Console tool that comes with the Windows 2000 and XP CDs.

How To: Use ipconfig to determine an IP address in Windows XP

This video will show you how you can easily find out what your IP address is for a computer which is running the Windows XP operating system. You will first need to go to the start bar and click on the button which says "Run". Choose to run a program called "cmd" by typing this into the bar that appears. This will then open up a black box, where you should type in "ipconfig/all". Typing this in will offer you a list of information about the internet service you are currently using and one of ...

How To: Format a hard drive using Windows Vista

Formatting the hard drive on Windows Vista is easy. First click Start, then Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management. When that opens up, click Storage Disk Management. This will open a window showing all the computer's partitions. It isn't possible to format C: because that is where the operating system is installed. We will format disk 2. Right click on that, and select New Simple Volume. This will open the wizard. Follow the prompts through the wizard to Finish. The compute...

How To: Install FreeDOS in Ubuntu Linux

The author show how to install FreeDos which is a free open source version of DOS. He shows how FreeDos is made up of many programs and how they are contributed by many people over the internet. He show how to install the DOS in a Virtual PC. He explains that all the old DOS programs can be easily run in this FreeDos application. All the old DOS applications and games which were available then can be easily run in this program and the author even suggests to contribute to this open source pro...

How To: Maximize windows horizontally or vertically on Linux

Manage your windows in Linux. Learn about those minimize, maximize and close buttons on the windows. Check out this video tutorial on how to maximize windows horizontally or vertically on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Restart a crashed program automatically on Windows

There may be a time when you want to run a program for 24 hours straight. If that app happens to quit unexpectedly, you have some options to get it going again without having to manually reopen it. Check out this video on how to restart a crashed program automatically on Windows. You need WatchDOG.

How To: Get your webcam working under Linux with GSPCA

Webcams are notorious for their lack of support under Linux. But thanks to GSPCA, many webcams now have functional V4L drivers. This tutorial from Linux Journal Online covers the building, installation, and configuration of the GSPCA drivers, including how to adjust color balance and brightness directly at the kernel module level.

How To: Make filenames case sensitive in Windows and Linux

It may not seem like a big deal, but sometimes when your filenames are being saved in the incorrect case, it is. If you save a file with uppercase letters in the name, your computer may change them to all lowercase. This occurs when downloading files form a host server to a local hard drive. But what if you want them back how you had them? Well, there's a small Windows tweak you can use to stop it from happening. Learn how!

How To: Dual-boot Windows XP and Mac OS X on a PC

This shows how to install Mac OS X on Intel/AMD PCs as a dual boot with Windows. Part 1 of 2 - How to Dual-boot Windows XP and Mac OS X on a PC.

How To: Remove the Windows XP search assistant

This trick shows you how to remove the search assistant dog in Windows XP. You want to go to: Start, run, type regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer CabinetState, create a new string and call it "Use Search Asst" (remember the Caps), give it the value "no".

How To: Transform Windows XP into Mac OSX

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How To: Manually customize Windows XP icon sizes and placement

How to manually customize and adjust Windows XP icon sizes and placement.

How To: Enlarge icons in Windows XP

This video shows how to enlarge icons on your desktop with Windows XP. This will be helpful to beginners. Enlarge icons in Windows XP.

How To: Remove Photos and Files from a Broken Laptop Computer

If you have a broken laptop computer, but the hard drive still works, this video will show you how to access and remove your old photos, pictures and files.

How To: Lock Your Files in an Image....... Amazing Trick Ever

First of all you should make a folder and rename it as 'my'. Move all your files on that folder and place it on desktop.

How To: Rotate the Display on Linux, Mac, & Windows Computers

If you've got a desktop computer, I can almost guarantee that you've got a widescreen monitor set up in landscape mode. It's how just about everyone uses their monitor these days, including myself. Except that it's not always the best way of working.

How To: Remove the Shortcut Virus from Flash Drives

You encounter this problem many times, when you plug your flash drive, and suddenly you find that all your data has become shortcuts everywhere!!!

How To: Create a Super User Account and a God Folder

This is a tutorial I made in order to help people have a little more control over their pc and a little more options to change settings.

Windows 7: Change Windows Update Settings

This video will show you how to change windows update settings in windows 7. All steps are here in this slide presentation. So please watch the video and follow all the steps to change windows update settings in your PC.

How To: Disable System Beep in Windows 7 or 8

This video will show you how to disable windows beep in your PC. If you are using windows 7 or 8 in your PC and don't want beep sound at the beginning. Watch the video and this video will help you to mute the default beep.

How To: Know Top 10 Windows 7 Shortcuts

This video will provide an idea how to know top 10 windows 7 shortcuts. This shortcut helps to make your PC experience smoother and faster. Watch the video and follow all the steps to do it yourself.

How To: Simulate Firefox OS for Smartphones on Your PC

This video will show you how to simulate Firefox OS for Smartphones in your PC. But you could feel the OS in Smartphone by simulating it in your PC. Watch the video and follow the steps carefully. Employ the technique in your PC.

How To: Speed Up Windows 8 System by Disabling Startup Program

This video will show you how to Speed up Windows 8 System by Disabling Startup Program. This is mostly done by disabling few programs to launch at startup time. Be careful before disabling programs otherwise you may disable few important programs which will affect normal functioning of PC. Watch the video and follow all the steps.

How To: Know Top 10 Windows 7 Tips

This video shows top 10 useful tricks in windows 7. This video includes window key application, inserting program or folders in start menu or task bar, enabling or disabling windows7 features, notification area customization, reliability history etc. These tips will help you to operate windows 7 more efficiently. So please watch the video.

How To: Disable Startup Program to Speed Up PC in Windows 7

This video will provide an idea how to disable startup program to speed up PC in windows 7. By disabling few programs will increase the speed of the PC. Watch the video and employ the technique in your PC.

How To: Customize the Notification Area on Windows 7

This video will show you how to customize the notification area on windows 7. Notification area is a small portion at bottom right corner of the screen. You could customize the notification area by adding new icons, removing icons and changing their behavior. Watch the video and follow the steps.

How To: Speed Up Your Windows 7 PC

This video will provide an idea how to speed up your windows PC. Here windows 7 are taken for example. You could increase the overall computer speed by manipulation of Graphic Setting from Control panel. Watch the video and follow the steps to do it yourself.