Articles by Alphabetical Listing

Active Directory, Joining a Windows Server Domain: Configure Windows to be a member of a Windows Server domain..
Active Directory, Passwords, Configuring: Configure password rules in a Windows domain..
AT Command: Schedule Windows services using System Scheduler..
AT Command problems: Limitations of Windows System Scheduler..
Backing up the operating system: Backing up your data is only one important part of a failsafe system. It is also possible to back up the whole operating system..
Batch Files: Some example batch files..
Batch Files, More on Batch Files: Batch file programing with Eric Phelps..
Binary Basics: Computer systems use the binary numbering system, but what do all those ones and zeros actually mean..?
Boot Disk, making: How to create a bootable floppy disk..
Command Prompt, Copying and Pasting: Copy and paste code to and from the command prompt..
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..
Disk partitioning: 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.
Disk Manager trashed my partitions: My home system had a nice surprise for me the other day, when it trashed two of my data partitions..
Display and desktop: Changing sceensavers and desktop settings ain't what it used to be..
DOCX Files, Managing: Read docx files from earlier versions of Office and convert .docx files to .doc
Domains, Joining a Windows Server Domain: Configure Windows to be a member of a Windows Server domain..
DOS Addons: Extra files to engance the DOS experience..
DOS and Memory: How to manage RAM allocation under DOS..
DOSBox!: Play DOS games on a Windows system..
DOS Commands: Complete archive of DOS commands..
Driver installation: Installing drivers, for example new sound drivers..
ENL Files, Managing: Using Endnote and managing the ENL database and file library
Facebook Unfriend Finder: Find out who has unfriended you on Facebook
FAT32, Converting to NTFS: Some logical and external drives still come formatted with the old FAT32 file system. On larger drives there are advantages to using NTFS..
Files and data, Backing up: All computer storage systems have a limited life span. If you don't back up, you will permanently lose files.
File and directory permissions with NTFS: The NTFS file system controls access to files. The permissions system affects both workstations and server..
File Locations: The logged on user's Documents folder has moved and directory paths in Windows Explorer look weird..
Firefox Web Browser: Many feel that Firefox is superior to other web browsers such as IE..
Firefox - Restore Deleted Bookmarks: Recover deleted bookmarks in Firefox
Flavours, Windows7: 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.
Getting DOS help: DOS has its own online help..
Google Image Search, Reverting to classic look: Hate Google's new 'popup' image search? I do. Kill it with Firefox..
Hide the last user: Remove the username of the last user from the login screen..
Installing Vista: Windows Vista Business Edition - step by step installation..
Internet Explorer Scrollbar, Customising: IE's scrollbar is customisable using CSS code
Keyboard and mouse sharing with Synergy: Control multiple systems with a single keyboard and mouse..
Keyboard Shortcuts: Speed up various operations using the keyboard..
Learning to love DOS: Yeah it's all black screens and scary commands but DOS is lovable too..
Mapping a drive to a network share: Create a local drive letter for a networked folder..
McAfee Splash Screen, Killing the..: When Windows boots, the McAfee screen pops up..stop it!
Mercury Mail for Windows: Mercury is a Windows-based mail server..
Minimum specs, Windows7: As usual with new OS releases, Microsoft has made outrageous claims regarding the minimalist hardware requirements for running Windows 7. It is supposedly less of a resource hog than Windows Vista which, let's face it, wouldn't be hard.
Mobile Devices, Synchronising: Synching PDAs and other mobile devices with Windows..
Moving around in DOS: How to get from one place to another and back again..
My Documents folder, Moving: 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.
NetBEUI under Windows XP: Install the NetBEUI network protocol under XP..for no good reason.
Networking: Cat5 Cable Wiring: How to wire RJ45 plugs to Cat5 network cable for both straight and crossover configurations.
Networking: Cat6 - Friend or foe?: Cat 6 cable has been around for a while now, but it can be much more fiddly to install compared to its predecessors..
Networking: DNS: The Domain Name System explained.
Networking: Ethernet: What is Ethernet,why is it important and what is the 5:4:3 rule..?
Networking: FTP at the command line: FTP transfers are usually operated via a GUI interface under Windows, but files can also be transferred at the command prompt.. [andystechpage]
Networking: FTP, Automated: Setting up automated FTP scripts.. [andystechpage]
Networking: OSI Model: The celebrated (and palindromic) ISO OSI Model.
Networking: Network Connectivity Boxes: Hubs, repeaters, bridges, switches, routers explained in basic terms
Networking: Network Terms: Getting to grips with some of the jargon used in computer networking.
Networking: Subnetting: How to split nodes into IP Address groupings on large networks
Networking: TCP/IP Classes: TCP/IP is the networking protocol of the internet and comes in a number of mathematically determined classes, including Classes A, B and C.
Networking: TCP/IP Commands: A list of useful networking commands.
Networking: TCP and UDP: Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram Protocol, explained in basic terms.
Networking: Tuning the Gigabit: Although Gigabit is the de-facto standard of the time, it may take some tuning to wring out optimal data transfer rates.
ODT Files, Managing: Using and converting Open Office ODT document files
Off Button, Configuring: Now you'd think that the off button did just that wouldn't you..think again.
Outlook, Configuring: Configure your email accounts with Microsoft Outlook.
PDF Files, Managing: Using and creating PDF files
PDF Files, Creating with doPDF: Using the free doPDF application to create PDF files
PHP Mail for Windows: Usually associated with Unix systems, PHPMail has a Windows version..
Play Asteroids: The famous arcade game now fits into a web browser..!
Powerbatch: Enhance batch files beyond the original DOS specification..
Poweroff: Switch computers off remotely from across a network..
PPT Files and Powerpoint Tips: Converting PPT to PPS, embedding sounds, etc.
Printers, Installing a Networked Printer: Configure Windows to print to a networked printer..
Printers, Perform a Document Secure Print: Configure Windows to print using the Secure Print option
Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer: Configure IE to connect to the internet through a web proxy..
Remote Desktop: Taking control of other computers across a network..
Run Commands: The Windows GUI is convenient but can be slow. Get things done faster with Windows Run commands..
Run, Returning it to the Start menu: Notice that Run isn't there any more? Here's how to get it back..
Samba shares, Connecting to: Connect to shared directories on a Unix-based system, from Windows..
Sendto, Where has it been sent to..?: Locating sendto for customisation..
SquirrelMail for Windows: The squirrel gives web browser access to email accounts..
Synchronising Computer Time: Configure a Windows-based workstation to update its time from another computer..
Synergy, Installing: Share a keyboard and mouse with Synergy.
System Scheduler: A fine freeware replacement for the ailing Windows AT command..
Windows Live Mail and Outlook: Use Microsoft Outlook to send and receive Hotmail emails.
User Account Control, Managing: The UAC can be a pain in the arse popping up all the time. Here's how to stop it..
USB3 / SuperSpeed USB: The end of 2009 has seen the release of the first USB3 peripherals. What is USB3 and what does Win7 have to do with it?
Virtual Machines, Introduction: 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..
Virtual Machines, Installing 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..
VLC Player, Controlling: Keyboard shortcuts for using VLC..
Wake on Lan for Windows (GUI): Switch computers on remotely from across a network..
Wake on Lan for Windows (command line): Switch computers on remotely from across a network..
Web proxy: Configure the web proxy settings in Internet Explorer..
Windows Explorer, Open in a specific location: Force Windows Explorer to open and automatically display the default folder of your choice.
Windows7 Advertisements: Groovy ads from the Big M. Everybody's a PC..
Windows Live Mail and Outlook: Use Microsoft Outlook to send and receive Hotmail emails.
Windows Live Messenger on Web: Web-based version of the popular chat client. Supports MSN, ICQ, facebook, etc..
Winimage!: Winimage is like a Norton Ghost imager for floppy disks..
XP Mode and application compatibility: Installing and using XP Mode to access programs which don't run properly under Windows7
You have files waiting to be written to the CD: How to get rid of this Windows annoyance..
Zip Folders, Removing: I don't do Zip folders..and this is how I don't do them.