Jan
24

Fast Tip: What’s an ULV Processor?

by Steve January 24th, 2012

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Jan
18

Internet Explorer 6 is Dead!

by Steve January 18th, 2012

Here are the reasons why it’s really important to stop using IE6 and either update it to IE9 or switch to an alternative browser.

Jan
13

Fast Tip: Search Google from the Start Menu

by Steve January 13th, 2012

Here’s an easy way to add Google searches to the Start Menu in Windows 7. Note that this tip doesn’t work in Windows 7 Home Premium, but only Ultimate or Enterprise.

Jan
12

Fast Tip: Shake Away Unused Windows

by Steve January 12th, 2012

In Windows Vista or 7, click and hold the mouse button at the top of the window. (If you’ve got a bunch of tabs open in your browser, there’s space between the tabs and the minimize icon.) Got the mouse button held down? Good. Now shake the mouse back and forth.