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What is IRC? An Introduction to IRC [Part 1 of 2]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 8:00
In this two-part guide, we’ll learn what IRC is, tips to use it, and some basic commands to get you started. In part one of this guide, we’ll focus on introducing IRC and getting you set up to use it on your computer. Specifically, we’ll... Read More...
All My Movies Catalogs Your Movie Collection and Shows others what You’re Watching
Thu, Apr 14 2011 8:00
seen any good movies lately? Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks ) © Windows Guides , 2010. Rich Robinson | All My Movies Catalogs Your Movie Collection and Shows others what You’re Watching Read More... Read More...
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... Read More...
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... 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...
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... Read More...
Win one of 10 Licenses for JV16 Powertools, $29,95
Sun, Dec 19 2010 11:55
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 Some of you already guessed it, I know. If you didn’t see the review on JV16 PowerTools 2010 you might want to do so now. jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization... Read More...
Windows Commands (cmd) to Help Manage Your PC & Improve Productivity
Thu, Dec 16 2010 8:00
Previously we showed you a collection of shortcut commands you can use, to save you time, from the run dialog and Thomas showed you tips to become a command prompt superuser. In this guide, we’ll show you some commands you can use on the Windows... Read More...
Xmas Giveaway – Windows 7 Ultimate
Sat, Dec 11 2010 13:12
We love our readers at Windows Guides. So much so, we’re delighted to announce our Windows Guides Christmas Giveaway, which is…(drum roll please)….Windows 7 Ultimate, just in case you missed the post title! The competition will run from now until... Read More...
Become a Google PowerUser [How To]
Tue, Oct 5 2010 12:32
I assume you already know that Google is a powerful search engine. But did you know that you can do more than just find stuff ? As a Google Power User you can control what, where and how google works. In this guide I will show you how you can put Google... Read More...
Google is Going to Index SVG Files
Thu, Sep 2 2010 19:15
Google has announced that is going to start indexing SVG files. SVG, the acronym of Scalable Vector Graphics, is a XML based file format that is used to describe two-dimensional vector graphics. Right now Google is indexing the following types: Adobe... Read More...
Use Keyword Shortcuts to Search in Google Chrome [Quick-Tip]
Mon, May 31 2010 3:00
So you spend a lot of time searching the net. Most of us do and with Google Chrome, searching is a breeze You just type your query into the address bar and your preferred search engine will do the rest. But what if you search a specific site and do so... Read More...
FreeBurn MP3 to CD [Freeware]
Wed, Mar 24 2010 4:00
Want a Quick’n'Dirty.. err I mean Easy tool to convert your MP3-Files to Music CD’s ? Look no further. FreeBurn Mp3-CD is the fastest and easiest converter I have seen in a long time. FreeBurn also supports Wave, Ogg and WMA files, which... Read More...
DnsJumper (v1.0.3), Changing your DNS – How and why?
Wed, Mar 17 2010 9:00
In this Article I’m going to talk about DNS, what it is, why it’s there and how you can benefit from changing yours. Also I’m going to tell you about a small but efficient tool that allows you to swap DNS servers on the fly: DnsJumper... 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...
Run Google Wave in Thunderbird 3 [How To]
Thu, Jan 21 2010 9:00
Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree) Most of you should be on Google Wave (GW) by now, Rich & the mintywhite community have donated heaps of invites... Read More...
Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 70
Wed, Dec 2 2009 8:35
Windows 7 Media Center Customization Handbook | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) Windows 7 Media Center Customization Handbook | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree)A collection of desktop wallpapers for Windows, OS X, and Linux. If you have... Read More...
Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 67
Wed, Nov 11 2009 9:00
Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) | Download PC Maintenance Handbook Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree) | Download PC Maintenance Handbook A collection of desktop wallpapers for Windows, OS X, and Linux. If you have wallpapers you’ve... Read More...