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Restore deleted files using “Previous Version” [How To]

We have all done it, from time to time; accidentally deleted a file we thought we didn’t need, or a file that ended up as collateral damage in a file deleting frenzy. The good news when you delete a file is that it is not actually lost forever,...

Posted to Minty White by on Wed, Jun 15 2011
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 7, Windows 7 Maintenance, file, lost, previous, undelete, version, recover
Use Resource Monitor to Check Key Subsystems on Your PC [How To]

In earlier versions of Windows, you’d need a third-party solution to help you monitor key subsystems (CPU, RAM etc.) of your computer. With Vista, came the Resource Monitor (Resmon) and with Windows 7 came improvements to the Resource Monitor. In...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Nov 29 2010
Filed under: Filed under: how to, resource, Windows 7, registry, tool, software, Windows 7 Maintenance, improve
Monitor CPU and Memory Usage with Just One Click in Windows 7 [How To]

No matter how much money you have invested in a new computer, sooner or later you will face performance problems. These problems are usually related with the CPU or the memory. Computers are becoming so complex that you need all the help you can get to...

Posted to Minty White by on Wed, Aug 11 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 7, Windows 7 Maintenance, perfomance, memory, CPU, Powershell
Speed up USB and Computer Performance [Tips'n'Tricks]

USB has become a daily part of our computer life. Almost any gadget or external device use the USB port to connect to your computer. Many of us use so many devices that we have to add more USB ports to our computer, either via PCI or using USB Hubs. Some...

Posted to Minty White by on Fri, Jul 23 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista, Windows XP, resource, Windows 7, enhance, tool, usb, security, Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, modify, performance, improve, Hardware, microsoft, flash
Do I Need More RAM? Find Out with Windows 7’s Resource Monitor [How To]

Operating systems have become more complex over time. For an every-day user, it’s really a hard task to find what programs are slowing down their machine and for what reasons. The most common performance problems are related with physical memory...

Posted to Minty White by on Fri, Jul 16 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 7, Windows 7 Maintenance, perfomance
Fix Persistent Network Problems by Resetting TCP/IP in Windows 7 [How To]

You may have experienced that from time to time your Wireless Connection just stops working or you get disconnected. Usually this is fixed by right-Clicking the WLan icon in the Tray and choose Troubleshoot. What this does amongst other things is to reset...

Posted to Minty White by on Sat, Jul 3 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 7, Windows 7 Maintenance, fix, problem, ipv6, netsh, ipv4
Windows Update Troubleshooting

The best way to get infected by a virus is having an outdated Windows. Unfortunately Windows Update problems are very common. Read the following post to know how to solve the more common Windows Update problems. If you are not experiencing problems now...

Posted to Minty White by on Thu, Jun 3 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows Update, Microsoft Securty Essentials
12 Programs You Can Remove From Boot Right Now

We all know that modern programs like to use the resources of our computers. Normally when we install something, you don’t just install one executable–the program usually puts programs in your bootup sequence. The most incredible part of this...

Posted to Minty White by on Sat, May 8 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows XP, Windows 7, security, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, improve, Windows XP Security, Boot, perfomance
7 Easy Tests To Check Your Internet Connection

Having your internet working is not something complicated but we know from experience that sometimes, for reasons we cannot control, our internet speed is slow. It is very useful before going crazy to have a list you can check to know what exactly is...

Posted to Minty White by on Tue, Apr 27 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista, how to, Windows XP, Internet, Windows 7, Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, connection, Test
How to Set up a Windows 7 Machine the Right Way–First Time

When you first set up a Windows 7 machine, there are a few key things you should do. Whether you just installed a clean version of Windows 7 or bought a brand-name PC from the store with Windows 7 preinstalled, this guide will help you configure your...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Apr 12 2010
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 7 Customization, Windows 7, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows 7 Security
Reset the Notification Area in Windows 7 [How To]

Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree)A small annoyance in Windows 7 is the fact that it doesn’t remove old notification icons from the taskbar...

Posted to Minty White by on Wed, Jan 27 2010
Filed under: Filed under: how to, Windows 7 Customization, Windows 7, registry, Windows 7 Maintenance, system tray, system, notification, notification area, clean, cache
Change your DNS Server in Windows 7 [How to]

Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: ilikefree)With Google launching their new DNS Server not long ago, aptly named; Google Public DNS, I’ve been playing...

Posted to Minty White by on Thu, Jan 14 2010
Filed under: Filed under: how to, Internet, Windows 7, enhance, Windows 7 Maintenance, modify, performance, servers, Windows 7 Security, improve, dns

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