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Dec 9, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Enable/Disable Tool Tip Displays

This tweak removes tool tips from appearing when the mouse moves across items that support the display of tool tips.

Dec 5, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Customize Logon Box Message

This is the message displayed on the Classic Logon box, not the XP 'Welcome' logon screen.

Nov 28, 2006 - Michael Simpson

IE Default Download Location

Ever get tired of having to tell IE where to download files? With this little registry tweak you can always have it download to the same place.

Nov 2, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Superman Returns Laptop

A short review of the Superman Returns built by Alienware

Oct 19, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Windows XP Shortcut Keys

These shortcuts should make life easier when trying to do your work in Windows XP.

Oct 16, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Defragment Your Hard Drive

When you hard drive gets defragmented, what do you do? Just follow these steps.

Oct 15, 2006 - Michael Simpson

How To Clear Temp Files

When your computer isnt running as well as it used to maybe you should try clearing out your temporary files or your browser cached files.

Oct 14, 2006 - Michael Simpson

PC Maintenance Made Easy

Ever wonder why your computer is running slower than it used to? Well, there could be all kinds of reasons for it. Here are a few things you can do to get it running

Oct 13, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Emachine T3504

A short review of the T3504 built by Emachine

Oct 10, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Microsoft Configuration Tool

If you have Windows 2000 and want to use this program you will have to find it somewhere else and install it.

Oct 8, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Windows XP Boot Sequence

Ever wonder what happens from the time you turn your computer on until you see the Windows login screen? Let me tell you about it.

Oct 7, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Interview with Merijn Bellekom

I was interested in what the thought process is when someone decides to tackle something as big as spyware, so I spoke with Merijn Bellekom, creator of HijackThis.

Oct 3, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Alienware Aurora m9700

A short review of the Aurora m9700 built by Alienware

Sep 28, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Alienware Sentia m3450

A short review of the Sentia m3450 built by Alienware

Sep 28, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Alienware Area-51 ALX

A short review of the Area-51 ALX built by Alienware

Sep 28, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Speed up Internet Explorer

The success of this particular Registry Tweak depends mostly on your current Internet connection.

Sep 27, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Index of Hardware Reviews

It can be difficult to know what hardware to buy. Hopfully this list will help you know what to buy and why.

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Index of Desktop Reviews

It can be difficult to know what desktop to buy. In the comments section I have provided a description of what types of work can be done with each of these system.

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Hardware Review

Ever wondered what goes on inside a computer? Or maybe just wondered what computer to buy? Then you're in the right place.

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Ad-Aware Tutorial

Ive included some screen shots to make it a little easier to understand.

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Dell Inspiron E1405

A short review of the Inspiron E1405 built by Dell

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Compaq V3000

A short review of the V3000 built by Compaq

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Review of Dell Dimension B110

A short review of the Dimension B110 built by Dell

Sep 22, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Glossary of Terms

The world of computers has its own language. After a while it can be easy to throw word or acronyms out without realizing some people may not understand them.

Sep 21, 2006 - Michael Simpson

How to deal with Technical Support

My current job is as a Systems Analyst, but in a former life I was a Senior Technical Support Technician for Dell Computer Corp., as well as having done telephone Custome

Sep 20, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Windows XP Compatability Mode

A short tutorial on how to use the Windows XP Compatibility mode.

Sep 15, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Move My Computer to the top

Tired of trying to find the My Computer icon on your desktop? This little tweak may help you out.

Sep 14, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Registry Backup using regedit

Previously I told you how to backup the registry in XP using System Restore.

Sep 14, 2006 - Michael Simpson

Print Spooler Service

A description of the Print Spooler Service