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Backup all Your Important Files to Multiple Discs CD/DVD/BluRay [How To]

If you store photos on your home PC and don’t back them up, I really recommend you do. Hard drives fail all the time yet I still get many emails and PMs asking for help with data recovery. Even if you use an online backup solution, I still recommend...

Posted to Minty White by on Sat, Dec 15 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows 8 Maintenance
Windows 8: The Same Old Microsoft Operating System?

By Sandro Villinger, Technical Product Consultant, TuneUp The imminent release of Windows 8 has us all on the edge of our seats, and wondering how big the performance and power enhancements will be. Will the new operating system actually live up to its...

Posted to Minty White by on Thu, Oct 25 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 8, Windows 8 Maintenance
Move the Search Index Cache from Your SSD to an HDD [Updated]

If you’re using an SSD, there are a few things you can do to extend its life. One of the things you can do is move the search index cache. The Search Index I/O activity can take a considerable toll on your system drive by keeping it busy. If you...

Posted to Minty White by on Thu, Mar 8 2012
Filed under: Filed under: how to, Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, performance, Windows 8 Maintenance
Avoid Getting Locked out of Windows when You Forget Your Password [How To]

Recently, we encouraged you to set (or change) a password for your Windows account. If you lose your password, you face the reality of losing access to your files and settings. In this guide, we show you how to create a password reset disk for your PC...

Posted to Minty White by on Tue, Feb 21 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows 7 Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Maintenance, Windows 8 Security
Set or Change Your Windows Account Password [Quick Tip]

While it may be relatively easy to crack a Windows account password, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use one. If your PC is mobile, you have even more reason to use this basic level of protection. This guide will show you how to set a Windows...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Feb 13 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows 7 Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Maintenance, Windows 8 Security
Maintain Your Hard Drive and File System with Windows Check Disk [How To]

If there’s a piece of equipment that works hard in your PC, it’s your hard disk drive (HDD.) HDDs operate at anywhere between 4200 and 15000 RPM (perhaps higher) while in use. In other words, these things spin anywhere between 70 and 250 times...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Jan 23 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows 8 Maintenance
What is the Windows Store? How Will it Work for me as a Customer?

We’re no strangers to App Stores. Headed by Apple, companies have begun adding their own stores to their platforms and Microsoft is following suit. As always, we at Windows Guides take a topic (not well known, difficult to understand/get facts,...

Posted to Minty White by on Fri, Jan 20 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Windows 8 News, Windows 8 Maintenance
Start Windows in Safe Mode [How To] [Quick Tip]

Safe mode is a mode within Windows used for troubleshooting problems. In Safe Mode, Windows operates with limited functionality—only basic files and drivers are loaded to start Windows. Once in Safe Mode, you can more easily remove viruses, remove stubborn...

Posted to Minty White by on Thu, Dec 29 2011
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows 8 Maintenance
Sysinternals Live Executes Sysinternals Tools Directly from the Web

In the previous guide, you learned about the Sysinternals tools. In this guide, you’ll learn how to launch Sysinternals tools from the web. This can save valuable time and give you the tools you need when you need them i.e. you’re at a friends...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Oct 31 2011
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows 8 Maintenance
Use Windows Sysinternals Tools to Tune and Administer to Your PC

We like using Sysinternals tools here at Windows Guides; these tools bring core Windows functions together and help you administer to your systems more easily. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics: What are the Sysinternals tools? How to download...

Posted to Minty White by on Mon, Oct 31 2011
Filed under: Filed under: Windows XP Customization, Windows Vista Customization, Windows 7 Customization, Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows XP Maintenance, Windows 8 Customization, Windows 8 Maintenance

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