Minty White
February 2011 - Posts
Screenpresso Pro Giveaway [Competition]
Mon, Feb 28 2011 8:00
A few weeks ago we posted a full review of Screenpresso, which is an excellent screen capturing tool for Windows. The Screenpresso team is kind enough to let us have 5 Screenpresso Pro licenses (each license costs about $28) for Windows Guides readers...
Enable GPU Acceleration and Rendering in Google Chrome [Quick Tip]
Sun, Feb 27 2011 6:40
A while back we looked at how could disable IE9’s GPU rendering abilities. As other browsers in the market are yet to fully catch up to Microsoft in this arena, GPU rendering or acceleration will likely not be enabled by default. If you use Google Chrome...
BitMeter OS Keeps Tabs on your Bandwidth Consumption
Sat, Feb 26 2011 13:56
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 PROS: Easy installation, in-browser, free, open-source, cross-platform, detailed history reports, built-in RSS feed, transfer calculator, plug-ins. CONS: None VERDICT: BitMeter...
Set up Your Own Proxy Using Google App Engine [How To]
Thu, Feb 24 2011 8:00
This tutorial has been on my mind off and on for several months now. Joining the team here at Windows Guides has given me the opportunity to finally post it. After my son asked me a few weeks ago for a good proxy I thought maybe I dedicate this and the...
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 20]
Wed, Feb 23 2011 8:00
We love desktop wallpaper on Windows Guides. Here’s a collection of 50 hand-picked high-resolution wallpapers from various sources online. Know a good place for wallpaper or have some to share? Let us know about it in the comments. Get FREE books...
Windows 7 SP1 Released – Download Links and Documentation
Tue, Feb 22 2011 8:31
Its been a long wait for some of us bit it’s officially here, finally! Microsoft have released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 bringing notable new features such as Dynamic Memory, Remote FX and improved HDMI audio device. Security updates and hotfixes have...
SUPERAntiSpyware: Scans Your Computer for Malware and Works in Harmony with Your Current Anti-malware Program
Mon, Feb 21 2011 18:59
A few weeks ago Mike Duncan, Director of Business Development at SUPERAntiSpyware.com asked me to take a peek at their software. Being the Geek that never sleeps and challenge accepted off we go on passage into the world of SUPERAntiSpyware. The results...
Schedule what time to shut-down or hibernate your computer [How To]
Mon, Feb 21 2011 11:22
Last week I talked about the different shut-down options in Windows. One of our readers (Alexandra) wanted to know how to tell Windows to shut-down or hibernate at a certain time. The easiest way to do this is to set windows to automatically shut-down...
What is a Software Easter Egg? (With Examples)
Mon, Feb 21 2011 8:00
Some programs and media come packed with secret “goodies” called Easter eggs. These are fun little additions, added by programmers, that can be found by accident, by completing some tasks, or by hearing about them from other people. In this...
Do You Run Virtual Machines? Which Ones? [Poll Results]
Fri, Feb 18 2011 8:00
Recently we asked you if you run virtual machines on your PC. Here’s what you said: It would seem, from these results that most people use virtual machines. However, I’m sure that people who currently run virtual machines have a greater interest...
Use Shortcut Keys in Windows to Improve Productivity
Thu, Feb 17 2011 8:00
Last week, we shared some commands you can run (from the Run box/Start menu) that can save you time and get you to the tools you need quickly. If you missed it, here it is: Use Start Menu/Run Dialog Commands to Access Windows Programs and Tools. This...
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 19]
Wed, Feb 16 2011 8:00
We love desktop wallpaper on Windows Guides. Here’s a collection of 50 hand-picked high-resolution wallpapers from various sources online. Know a good place for wallpaper or have some to share? Let us know about it in the comments. Get FREE books...
Hibernate VS Sleep VS Shut-Down
Wed, Feb 16 2011 2:45
There are many ways to shut down and restart your computer: Power-Off, Reboot-Button, Hibernate and Sleep. But which does what and which should you use when ? The answer depends mostly on you. Are you into saving energy or boot-up time? How often do you...
How to Use Microsoft Excel to Analyze Free Text Surveys, Feedback and Complaints [Part 2]
Tue, Feb 15 2011 13:22
In one of my previous articles I explored how we might find the customer service issues hidden within the masses of text we receive on a daily basis through an online feedback form. In this article we will take a look at what we could do next once we...
Hibernate or Sleep upon Startup [How To]
Tue, Feb 15 2011 11:14
Usually people use the Hibernate or the Sleep Function when leaving the computer, to save time when returning to it. Mostly, I think, it’s because people feel the computer takes forever to get “work ready”. It may save you some precious...
Do You Play Computer Games Online? [Poll Results]
Tue, Feb 15 2011 8:00
Recently, we asked you if you play computer games online. Here’s what you said: 53% of respondents stated they play video games online. Here’s a breakdown of which platforms you use: From your responses, 63% of you play PC video games (not...
Adblock in IE9 with Tracking Protection [Quick Tip]
Thu, Feb 10 2011 18:46
So InPrivate Filtering has had a dose of steroids and changed its name (confusingly) to Tracking Protection. Tracking Protection helps protect users from being tracked online by blocking third-party content such as images, text & cookies. By importing...
Internet Explorer 9 RC Download Available
Thu, Feb 10 2011 11:05
It’s a good week for Microsoft fanboys! Microsoft have today made Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate available for download. We’ve covered some of the great features IE9 has to offer in the past, we’ve also taken a look at tweaking the browser to better...
Use Start Menu/Run Dialog Commands to Access Windows Programs and Tools
Thu, Feb 10 2011 8:00
If you like to use shortcuts to get tasks done in the most efficient way, there is a large collection of commands you can run from the run dialog (XP/Vista/7) or the Start Menu (in Windows Vista/7.) In this guide, I’ll show you how to run the commands...
Windows 7 SP1 Confirmed Release Dates
Wed, Feb 9 2011 11:05
Microsoft have finally announced the dates Windows 7 SP1 will be available. MSDN and Technet subscribers will be able to pick up Service Pack 1 for the software giants best ever selling OS on 16th February 2011. Respectively, the web release will be live...
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