Using Windows XP Mode

---

Windows7 uses XP Mode for older application compatibility. Here's what that means and how to get it up and running..


Prevent Google's new image popup search mode

---

Hate Google's new image search popup mode? I do. A modification in Firefox can revert it back to classic mode..


PHP and MySQL

---

Getting a PHP page to access a MySQL database is a very useful thing indeed..


Play DOS games in Windows

---

DOSBox allows old DOS games to run in the Windows environment..


Hotmail and Outlook can talk!

---

Configure Microsoft Outlook to grab Windows Live mail..


VPC: Run Windows7 alongside XP or Vista

---

Ever considered trying out Windows7 without losing your existing computer setup? Sounds too good to be true, don't it. Welcome to the world of Virtual computing..


VPC: Creating a new virtual machine

---

So you've read the lowdown on VMs and Microsoft's Virtual PC and now you're busting to install an operating system in your shiny new virtual environment..


Tech Review: Dexim MacHub

---

The MacHub combines a powered docking station for the iPod together with an SD Card reader..

Windows 7 Flavours

---

Windows 7 will be available in Australia in three main flavours, with a few variations included for good measure. Typically this can create mucho confusion for the average punter and so the various features are compared together with anticipated costs.


Disk, drive and data management

---

This article introduces the need to keep data separate from the operating system. Basic disk partitioning theory is presented together with a rationale for why separate drives can help to keep data safe and aid with the backup process. The writer had clearly been reading too many academic journals when he wrote this introduction and promises to lighten up a bit..


Managing disk partitions

---

Creating extra partitions is a useful way to keep data away from operating system and program files. This guide shows how to shrink the C: drive to make space for a data drive for ease of backup and to help keep data safe.


Move the My Documents folder

---

On the subject of keeping data separate from system and program files, this article shows how easy it is to move the My Documents folder to another drive for easier backup.


Open Windows Explorer in a specific location

---

Force Windows Explorer to open and automatically display the default folder of your choice.


More articles..

---

For an alphabetical listing of many more articles on using Windows, go to Archives..