When I advise people with their new computer purchases, two of the questions I most often get are: 1) "How much memory (RAM) should I get for Windows XP?" and 2) "What is the maximum amount of RAM that Windows XP can use?" Here are the answers: Question 1: In general, you should aim to purchase the most RAM available that's at a good price. For most new machines, 1GB-2GB … [Read more...] about Windows XP and Maximum Usable Memory
Introduction to the Windows XP Taskbar and Quicklaunch Menu (video)
This video tutorial will introduce you to the Windos XP Taskbar and Quicklaunch menu. … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Windows XP Taskbar and Quicklaunch Menu (video)
Setup a Microphone in Windows Vista
In this video tutorial we will review how to setup and configure a microphone in Windows Vista. … [Read more...] about Setup a Microphone in Windows Vista
Disable HP Protect Tools Credential Manager Single Sign On Popup
The HP Protect Tools has a great set of features desgined to make your life easier. The Credential Manger Single Sign On popup box, however, really got in my way. The follwing steps below will show you how do disable the popup box that comes up with Credential Manager in HP Protect Tools evey time to try to sign on or login somewhere. 1. Open HP Protect Tools Security … [Read more...] about Disable HP Protect Tools Credential Manager Single Sign On Popup
Restore OneNote Icon to the System Tray
I find the OneNote icon in the system tray very helpful for creating screen clipping and getting into one note quickly. If for some reason the icon "disappears" from the system tray, here's how to get it back. 1. Open OneNote and head to Tools->Options. 2. In the Options dialogue box that appears, head down to the bottom of the left column and select Other. 3. Select … [Read more...] about Restore OneNote Icon to the System Tray