Windows Update can be helpful -- but it's not helpful when it gets in your way. In this article I will go over your Windows Update options and how you can make the Windows Update choice that best suits your workstyle. Note that while this article is based around Windows Vista, the concepts presented here are similar and apply generally to other versions of Windows. 1. First, … [Read more...] about How to Change and Manage Windows Update Settings in Windows Vista
Windows Vista
How to Set Vista to Connect to a Wirelss Network Automatically
It's great having a wireless network in your house -- but it's annoying to have to login to the network every time. In this article I'll show you how to configure Windows Vista so that your computer (laptop or desktop -- doesn't matter) automatically connects to your wireless network. 1. Go to Start->Control Panel->Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Task area at … [Read more...] about How to Set Vista to Connect to a Wirelss Network Automatically
Windows Vista – “Circle” shows up and I can’t work…A Windows Update Problem?
Q: I was working on my laptop (with Windows Vista) and all of a sudden the "waiting" circle appeared and the screen got a little light and I couldn't do any work for about an hour? Then everything was fine. What happened? A: Windows Vista's "little blue circle" or "waiting circle" basically means that the computer is "thinking". When too much is happening at once on a … [Read more...] about Windows Vista – “Circle” shows up and I can’t work…A Windows Update Problem?
Word 2010: How to Get the White Space Back in Page View
I've been using Word for more than 10 years, and I recently upgraded to Office 2010 and Word 2010. So I'm writing my fabulous eBook (A Digital Workflow for Classical Music and Opera CDs) for my new website, Classical Weekly (your source for weekly introductions to classical music) and when I went to Single Page view -- which I've used for years and years -- Word apparently … [Read more...] about Word 2010: How to Get the White Space Back in Page View
Will Adding Ram Speed up my computer?
Q: Will Adding Ram Speed up my computer? A: It depends. Generally speaking, the addition of RAM will make your computer faster because most consumer-level computers are sold to minimize cost, and thus come with a minimum amount of RAM. Here are some general guidelines: 1. If you have Windows XP or Windows Vista and you are doing anything more than basic email and … [Read more...] about Will Adding Ram Speed up my computer?