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Resize photos without loss of data or quality using DPI [How To]
Wed, May 25 2011 11:53
Every now and then you need to resize a photo for different reasons. Being an eager hobby photographer I like to be able to print some of my photos. Sometimes I want to make smaller prints and sometimes I want to make large ones. Storing different copies... Read More...
Setting up and using a second email account in Outlook 2010 [How To]
Fri, Apr 15 2011 11:01
A recent question from a reader, inspired me to write this article on how to set up and switch between several email accounts in Outlook 2010. The How To article showing you how to set up an account has already been written and I will not repeat that... Read More...
Easily Create a Windows Installation Flash Drive [How To]
Fri, Mar 11 2011 11:01
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 4 out of 5 PROS: Easy. No Expertise needed, what so ever. Just run it, follow the wizard. CONS: Still in Beta. But that’s about it VERDICT: If you are looking for a simple solution... Read More...
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... Read More...
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... Read More...
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... Read More...
How to Use Microsoft Excel to Analyze Free Text Surveys, Feedback and Complaints
Thu, Jan 13 2011 8:00
Using spreadsheets to analyze numerical or well-categorized data is relatively straightforward. It might not be easy necessarily, but at least you normally know exactly what to do. If you have ever been faced with open-ended text responses, perhaps from... Read More...
EXCEL: Create a PullDown Menu [Quick Tip]
Thu, Dec 16 2010 11:16
I’m starting a new quick tip series here, which involves daily usable tips for different programs. This time I’m going to show you how to create a usable Drop Down Menu in Excel. In this mini-tutorial I am using Excel 2010, but the steps are... Read More...
JV16 PowerTools 2010 – The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite
Mon, Dec 13 2010 11:17
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization and tune-up utility suite. The bottom line is that it keeps your computer running smooth, fast and greatly improves its overall... Read More...
Spotify and Grooveshark: Get Free Music – legally
Sat, Dec 11 2010 11:20
I’ve stopped buying music. Now hold on, before you jump to any wrong conclusions – I don’t illegally download it either. I rent it … sort of. These day it seems, the music industry are doing what they can to make it harder for... Read More...
Prism: Run Any Site as Standalone Applications [Freeware]
Thu, Oct 28 2010 6:51
Thanks to advances in web technology, you can these days get tons of free Web Applications to suit your every need. These applications are increasingly powerful and usable. As a result, applications like Gmail, Facebook and Google Docs are soaring in... Read More...
Almost too Simple DVD to AVI converter [Freeware]
Fri, Oct 22 2010 11:10
Okay I needed a catchy headline here. If you don’t have too much money to spend on expensive DVD-ripping software, and have no luck winning a free license – then I have great news for you. This DVD-ripper is not only simple to use, its FREE... Read More...
3 Great Freeware Font Management Programs [Product Test]
Sat, Aug 21 2010 8:00
Are you a fan of fonts? I know I am. And if you have visited this site for some time, you will no doubt be sitting on a huge pile of free fonts. Now, Windows doesn’t have a specific number of maximum allowed fonts you can enable (or install) –... Read More...
LogMeIn-Express is now Join.me [Still FREE]
Tue, Aug 10 2010 3:00
You might remember the article about LogMeIn Express (Remote Desktop, No Installation Required). I just checked in on the site and discovered that is has gone Pro. Though they still claim it’s in beta stage. The service is totally refurbished with... Read More...
Softkey Revealer – Keep Track of Your Serials [Freeware]
Thu, Jul 8 2010 8:00
We’ve all been there I’m sure. Your precious (bought-for-hard-earned-money) software needs to be reinstalled – or – you need to totally wipe that old computer and reinstall everything. But where did I store that serial ?? Did I... Read More...
Build Photo Collages Quickly and Easily with Collage Maker
Sat, Mar 27 2010 9:00
Time to send some photos of the kids to the grandparents ? In desperate need of creating Greetings or Congratulations Cards ? Do you love Scrapbooking ? …Or just updating the family album ?Collage maker, let you do exactly that, the easy way !Windows... Read More...
FlashHacker, Watch FullScreen Flash Videos without Interuptions [Freeware]
Fri, Mar 12 2010 3:00
FlashHacker, let you watch Full screen Flash videos on one monitor while working on the other one. If you have a Dual Monitor System you might have experienced that even though you can show Flash Videos (on YouTube etc) in full screen, the slightest movement... Read More...
Outlook Add-in: Personal Folders Backup
Sun, Feb 21 2010 14:00
Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks) One of our readers, Dean Anthony, read my article on Outlook Backup. Dean tipped us about an add... Read More...
Office 2010: Modify The Ribbon [How To]
Sat, Feb 20 2010 7:00
Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks) Ever since I saw the new ribbon in Office 2007 – I hated it. I looked around and found me a... Read More...
Outlook 2007 – Complete Backup of Your Data [How To]
Sat, Feb 13 2010 8:00
Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks) Backup is the overall most important thing you’ll ever do when working on your computer. There... Read More...
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