What do you do when you install your new copy of Windows 7 and realize your CPU isn’t capable of running the new XP Mode virtual machine? You run Sun’s VirtualBox, or course. VirtualBox is probably the simplest way to run other Operating Systems within your current OS. A prime example of needing to do [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Easily Access Your Skydrive
We’re mentioned before about the free 25 Gigs of space you probably do not know you have with your Windows Live account. The space is called Skydrive and it is storage space in the “cloud” that allows you to store documents, pictures, video–whatever you want. Accessing the Skydrive has always been a convenience issue for [...]
Panda Cloud Antivirus | Free Antivirus Software
The Panda Cloud Antivirus has come out of Beta testing and is available for download. This particular antivirus is different than other real-time antivirus solutions because it is constantly connected to the Internet and updated on the fly. In theory, if a new virus explodes across the Internet, you will be protected is Panda knows [...]
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Cloud Backup
Solving data protection challenges for companies operating out of multiple locations Laptops VOIP, the Internet, and other technologies have made it easier and more profitable than ever for companies to spread out their operations over a large geographic area. For smaller businesses, this offers several benefits in terms of reduced costs, flexibility and improved access [...]
Schedule SyncToy in Windows 7
SyncToy 2.1 is the latest version of Microsoft’s file synchronization software. While some prefer to use RoboCopy, SyncToy has a simple and easy to configure interface that is perfect for home users that want to backup their data to another drive or computer. You can also schedule SyncToy with the Windows Scheduler, so your backup [...]
Laptop Can’t Connect To The Internet
There could be several reasons why your laptop can’t connect to the Internet. We’ll run through a few of the most common here but there are a few things that need to happen for a laptop to gain Internet access through WiFi. You need to have a router, modem or access point configured properly, you [...]
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Install Windows 7 From A USB Drive
If you purchase Windows 7 from their Windows Store, you get the choice between downloading a .ISO or compressed files. The .ISO version can be placed on a USB stick and with the help of a special tool from Microsoft, you can use the USB drive to install Windows 7. This is a great option [...]
Choosing Between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
If the different types of RAM, video cards and CPUs weren’t confusing enough for you, you are now seeing CPUs that tout 64-bit processing. You never really heard about the more common 32-bit until a few years ago when these 64-bit computers began showing up on store shelves. So what are the major differences between [...]
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