Focus on Windows: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Purble Place
Purble Place is a set of three educational games included with Windows Vista. Comfy Cakes, Purble Pairs, and Purble Shop teach colors, shapes, and pattern recognition in an entertaining and challenging way.
Purble Place is a set of three educational games included with Windows Vista. Comfy Cakes, Purble Pairs, and Purble Shop teach colors, shapes, and pattern recognition in an entertaining and challenging way.
7 Ways to Speed Up a Computer
Everyone knows that Windows computers can sometimes slow down over time. Learn several ways you can speed up your computer.
Everyone knows that Windows computers can sometimes slow down over time. Learn several ways you can speed up your computer.
Defrag a Computer
Follow these steps to defrag a computer.
Follow these steps to defrag a computer.
Scan Your Hard Disk
Problems like power outages and computer crashes can cause damage to your system files. Windows provides a utility called scandisk that will automatically detect and fix much of the damage, improving your system's performance in the process.
Problems like power outages and computer crashes can cause damage to your system files. Windows provides a utility called scandisk that will automatically detect and fix much of the damage, improving your system's performance in the process.
InkBall
InkBall is a new game available only in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. The object of the game is to sink colored balls into the matching colored holes.
InkBall is a new game available only in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. The object of the game is to sink colored balls into the matching colored holes.
How to Take Screen Shots
Learn how to take screen shots in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Learn how to take screen shots in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Speed up a slow computer
Follow these steps to help speed up a slow computer.
Follow these steps to help speed up a slow computer.
Mahjong Titans
Mahjong Titans is the Mahjong solitaire game include in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. Mahjong solitaire is a computerized Mahjong game where players match tiles in an effort to remove all the tiles from the board.
Mahjong Titans is the Mahjong solitaire game include in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. Mahjong solitaire is a computerized Mahjong game where players match tiles in an effort to remove all the tiles from the board.
Prevent Auto-start of programs
Learn how to prevent programs from starting automatically when you boot your Windows computer.
Learn how to prevent programs from starting automatically when you boot your Windows computer.
How to Burn a Cd
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn CDs of your files, music, or pictures. Learn how to burn CDs.
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn CDs of your files, music, or pictures. Learn how to burn CDs.
Can I Download Windows Vista?
Learn how to download Windows Vista.
Learn how to download Windows Vista.
How to connect computer to TV
The easiest way to connect your computer to a TV is to use an appropriate video cable. You can also connect a computer to a TV wirelessly using an Xbox 360, Wii, or other media center extender.
The easiest way to connect your computer to a TV is to use an appropriate video cable. You can also connect a computer to a TV wirelessly using an Xbox 360, Wii, or other media center extender.
Compress files
Follow these instructions to compress files using Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Follow these instructions to compress files using Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Chess Titans
Chess Titans is one of the games bundled with certain Windows Vista editions. Chess Titans is a computer chess game that is only available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
Chess Titans is one of the games bundled with certain Windows Vista editions. Chess Titans is a computer chess game that is only available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
Purble Pairs
Purble Pairs is one of the Purble Place games included in Windows Vista. Purble Pairs is a computer version Concentration or Memory, a traditional card game.
Purble Pairs is one of the Purble Place games included in Windows Vista. Purble Pairs is a computer version Concentration or Memory, a traditional card game.
Delete User Accounts
Learn how to delete a user account in Windows XP.
Learn how to delete a user account in Windows XP.
How to Burn Music CDs
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn CDs of music. Learn how to burn music CDs in this simple how-to guide.
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn CDs of music. Learn how to burn music CDs in this simple how-to guide.
Comfy Cakes
Comfy Cakes is one of three games included in Purble Place, a game included in Windows Vista. Comfy Cakes challenges you to create cakes matching those displayed quickly.
Comfy Cakes is one of three games included in Purble Place, a game included in Windows Vista. Comfy Cakes challenges you to create cakes matching those displayed quickly.
Get Started in Windows Vista
Learn how to switch between open windows in Windows Vista.
Learn how to switch between open windows in Windows Vista.
Burn Music to a CD
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn music to a CD. Learn how in this simple how-to guide.
Using built-in features of Windows, you can easily burn music to a CD. Learn how in this simple how-to guide.
What's the Windows Clipboard?
Learn what the Windows clipboard is and how to use it.
Learn what the Windows clipboard is and how to use it.
XP Home vs Professional
Learn the differences between Windows XP Home and Professional and decide which you need.
Learn the differences between Windows XP Home and Professional and decide which you need.
Show the Security Tab in XP
To show the security tab in Windows XP Professional, you must disable simple folder sharing. Follow these instructions, complete with screen shots, to show the security tab in Windows XP Professional.
To show the security tab in Windows XP Professional, you must disable simple folder sharing. Follow these instructions, complete with screen shots, to show the security tab in Windows XP Professional.
Purble Shop
Purble Shop is one of the three Purble Place games included in Windows Vista. Purble Shop is a challenging game that requires logic and pattern recognition.
Purble Shop is one of the three Purble Place games included in Windows Vista. Purble Shop is a challenging game that requires logic and pattern recognition.
Windows Media Center plugins
Windows Media Center plugins add extra features and content to Windows Media Center. The plugins allow you to browse the Internet using a remote, check the weather, select watchnow Netflix movies to watch, subscribe to video podcasts, and much more, all using the 10-foot Media Center interface that lets you control the media on your computer from your couch.
Windows Media Center plugins add extra features and content to Windows Media Center. The plugins allow you to browse the Internet using a remote, check the weather, select watchnow Netflix movies to watch, subscribe to video podcasts, and much more, all using the 10-foot Media Center interface that lets you control the media on your computer from your couch.
Windows operating system
Read this introduction to the Windows operating system to learn what Windows is.
Read this introduction to the Windows operating system to learn what Windows is.
Windows Aero
Windows Aero is the user interface and visual style in Windows Vista. Windows Aero is only used on computers that meet certain hardware requirements, but it includes semi-transparent user interface elements, live taskbar thumbnails, and Flip3d.
Windows Aero is the user interface and visual style in Windows Vista. Windows Aero is only used on computers that meet certain hardware requirements, but it includes semi-transparent user interface elements, live taskbar thumbnails, and Flip3d.
Hold 'em Poker
Hold 'em Poker is a version of Texas Hold'em Poker offered as a Windows Ultimate Extra. Hold 'em Poker is only available to people who own Windows Vista Ultimate.
Hold 'em Poker is a version of Texas Hold'em Poker offered as a Windows Ultimate Extra. Hold 'em Poker is only available to people who own Windows Vista Ultimate.
Change the visualization
Change the Windows Media Player 11 visualization.
Change the Windows Media Player 11 visualization.
Flip (Vista Alt+Tab)
Learn how to switch between windows using a keyboard shortcut for Flip.
Learn how to switch between windows using a keyboard shortcut for Flip.
Adjust the XP Visual Effects
Windows XP provides some nice visual effects, but they negatively affect performance. Learn what effects you can disable in order to improve the performance of your Windows XP computer.
Windows XP provides some nice visual effects, but they negatively affect performance. Learn what effects you can disable in order to improve the performance of your Windows XP computer.
Windows Vista Center
Windows Vista is the next generation of Microsoft Windows, and it will be available for purchase beginning January, 2007. Learn about the Windows Vista features, features, and hardware requirements.
Windows Vista is the next generation of Microsoft Windows, and it will be available for purchase beginning January, 2007. Learn about the Windows Vista features, features, and hardware requirements.
Change Your Screen Saver
Learn how to change the screen saver in Windows XP.
Learn how to change the screen saver in Windows XP.
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a complete multimedia application that can turn your computer into the hub of your family's digital entertainment system. Whether your computer is connected to a TV or a monitor, you can watch and record live TV, view photo slide shows, listen to music, and access Internet movies and music using Windows Media Center. When combined with a Windows Media Center remote and extender, your computer can fuel your digital entertainment.
Windows Media Center is a complete multimedia application that can turn your computer into the hub of your family's digital entertainment system. Whether your computer is connected to a TV or a monitor, you can watch and record live TV, view photo slide shows, listen to music, and access Internet movies and music using Windows Media Center. When combined with a Windows Media Center remote and extender, your computer can fuel your digital entertainment.
Check for Spyware and Adware
Spyware and Adware can slow down your computer and they pose a security threat. Learn how to detect and delete the spyware and adware on your computer.
Spyware and Adware can slow down your computer and they pose a security threat. Learn how to detect and delete the spyware and adware on your computer.
Change Your XP Screen Saver
Learn how to change your Windows XP screen saver.
Learn how to change your Windows XP screen saver.
Add Programs to Quick Launch
Using the Quick Launch toolbar, you can start any program with one click. Follow these instructions to add programs to your Quick Launch bar.
Using the Quick Launch toolbar, you can start any program with one click. Follow these instructions to add programs to your Quick Launch bar.
Add Gadgets to Windows Sidebar
Learn how to add gadgets to the Windows Sidebar.
Learn how to add gadgets to the Windows Sidebar.
Windows XP Media Center
A look at the features and benefits of Windows XP Media Center Edition.
A look at the features and benefits of Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Flip 3D
Learn how to use Flip 3d.
Learn how to use Flip 3d.
Change Control Panel View
Learn how to change the Control Panel to the category view.
Learn how to change the Control Panel to the category view.
Windows Vista Home Premium
Learn about the features of Windows Vista Home Premium, one of the Vista editions.
Learn about the features of Windows Vista Home Premium, one of the Vista editions.
Add Shortcut to the Start Menu
You can add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP. Follow these instructions to learn how to add shortcuts to the Windows XP Start menu.
You can add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP. Follow these instructions to learn how to add shortcuts to the Windows XP Start menu.
What's New in Windows Vista
Learn what's new in Windows Vista are and why the new features may make you want to upgrade. Also get tips on how to achieve a similar effect with Windows XP.
Learn what's new in Windows Vista are and why the new features may make you want to upgrade. Also get tips on how to achieve a similar effect with Windows XP.
Switch Window Styles
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different window themes. Learn how to change the style of the windows and themes used in Windows XP.
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different window themes. Learn how to change the style of the windows and themes used in Windows XP.
Is OEM Windows Vista legal?
OEM copies of Windows Vista are widely available, but are they legal? Learn about the requirements to use an OEM copy of Windows Vista legally.
OEM copies of Windows Vista are widely available, but are they legal? Learn about the requirements to use an OEM copy of Windows Vista legally.
Add Toolbars to the Taskbar
One of the easiest steps you can take to increase your productivity in Windows XP is to add toolbars to the taskbar. Learn how to add toolbars to the taskbar in this step-by-step tutorial.
One of the easiest steps you can take to increase your productivity in Windows XP is to add toolbars to the taskbar. Learn how to add toolbars to the taskbar in this step-by-step tutorial.
XP Service Pack 2
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Top 7 Ways to Secure XP
Learn seven steps you can take to secure Windows XP.
Learn seven steps you can take to secure Windows XP.
Solitaire
Solitaire is a computer version of the classic Klondike solitaire game included with Windows Vista. Klondike is the most popular solitaire card game and is sometimes referred to only as Solitaire.
Solitaire is a computer version of the classic Klondike solitaire game included with Windows Vista. Klondike is the most popular solitaire card game and is sometimes referred to only as Solitaire.
Add a Folder to the Start Menu
Learn how to add folders to the Start menu in Windows XP.
Learn how to add folders to the Start menu in Windows XP.
Change Screen Resolution in XP
Learn how to change screen resolution in Windows XP.
Learn how to change screen resolution in Windows XP.
Spider Solitaire
Spider solitaire is a popular two-deck solitaire game included with Windows Vista. The Spider solitaire game is easy to learn, but can be very challenging depending on the difficulty level chosen.
Spider solitaire is a popular two-deck solitaire game included with Windows Vista. The Spider solitaire game is easy to learn, but can be very challenging depending on the difficulty level chosen.
Remove a Program
Learn how to uninstall or remove a software program from your Windows computer.
Learn how to uninstall or remove a software program from your Windows computer.
Show the Windows Sidebar
Learn how to show the Windows Vista Sidebar.
Learn how to show the Windows Vista Sidebar.
Windows Explorer in Vista
The Windows Explorer has been updated and revised in Windows Vista. The Windows Explorer now has live icons and the ability to limit the display to certain file types, making it easier to identify the file you're looking for.
The Windows Explorer has been updated and revised in Windows Vista. The Windows Explorer now has live icons and the ability to limit the display to certain file types, making it easier to identify the file you're looking for.
Add or change album art
Windows Media Player 11 will download most album art automatically, but you can add or change album art manually.
Windows Media Player 11 will download most album art automatically, but you can add or change album art manually.
Windows keyboard shortcuts
For many, Windows keyboard shortcuts are the secret to greater efficiency when it comes to using their computer. This list of essential and lesser-known but incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time.
For many, Windows keyboard shortcuts are the secret to greater efficiency when it comes to using their computer. This list of essential and lesser-known but incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time.
Change a User's Name
Learn how to change a user's name in Windows XP.
Learn how to change a user's name in Windows XP.
How to Share a Printer
Follow these instructions to share a printer between computers with Windows Vista.
Follow these instructions to share a printer between computers with Windows Vista.
Customize the Desktop
Learn several ways to customize the Windows XP desktop.
Learn several ways to customize the Windows XP desktop.
Freecell
Freecell is a solitaire card game included in Windows Vista.
Freecell is a solitaire card game included in Windows Vista.
5 Ways to Customize Windows
Learn five ways to customize your Microsoft Windows experience.
Learn five ways to customize your Microsoft Windows experience.
Add Trusted Sites to IE 7
Internet Explorer 7 provides four different zones for which you can establish different security settings. Using seperate settings for your trusted sites and the rest of the Internet can allow you to view all the content on trusted sites, while limiting the vulnerabilities other sites could potentially exploit. Follow these instructions to add sites to the trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer 7.
Internet Explorer 7 provides four different zones for which you can establish different security settings. Using seperate settings for your trusted sites and the rest of the Internet can allow you to view all the content on trusted sites, while limiting the vulnerabilities other sites could potentially exploit. Follow these instructions to add sites to the trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer 7.
Copy to Clipboard
Learn the keyboard shortcut to copy to the clipboard.
Learn the keyboard shortcut to copy to the clipboard.
Appearance and Themes
The Windows XP Appearance and Themes tool in the Control Panel contains tools that let you control the Windows XP appearance.
The Windows XP Appearance and Themes tool in the Control Panel contains tools that let you control the Windows XP appearance.
Windows Vista Ultimate
Learn about the Windows Vista Ultimate features. Windows Vista Ultimate is the most expensive edition of Windows Vista, but it includes all the features of the other editions.
Learn about the Windows Vista Ultimate features. Windows Vista Ultimate is the most expensive edition of Windows Vista, but it includes all the features of the other editions.
Add Trusted Sites to IE 6
Internet Explorer 6 provides four different zones for which you can establish different security settings. Using separate settings for your trusted sites and the rest of the Internet can allow you to view all the content on trusted sites, while limiting the vulnerabilities other sites could potentially exploit. Follow these instructions to add sites to the trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer 6.
Internet Explorer 6 provides four different zones for which you can establish different security settings. Using separate settings for your trusted sites and the rest of the Internet can allow you to view all the content on trusted sites, while limiting the vulnerabilities other sites could potentially exploit. Follow these instructions to add sites to the trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer 6.
Windows Live OneCare
Windows Live OneCare is a new, subscription-based service provided by Microsoft to protect Windows computers. OneCare provides anti-virus protection, a two-way firewall, a back-up utility, and system tune-ups. OneCare also integrates with Windows Update and Windows Defender, ensuring the computer always has the latest security updates from Microsoft and is protected against spyware and adware.
Windows Live OneCare is a new, subscription-based service provided by Microsoft to protect Windows computers. OneCare provides anti-virus protection, a two-way firewall, a back-up utility, and system tune-ups. OneCare also integrates with Windows Update and Windows Defender, ensuring the computer always has the latest security updates from Microsoft and is protected against spyware and adware.
Play a movie from a DVD
Learn how to play a DVD in Windows Media Player 11.
Learn how to play a DVD in Windows Media Player 11.
What is Windows XP?
Learn about the Windows XP operating system, including the different versions of Windows XP like Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition, and more.
Learn about the Windows XP operating system, including the different versions of Windows XP like Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition, and more.
Change the Desktop Background
Learn how to change the background of the desktop in Windows XP.
Learn how to change the background of the desktop in Windows XP.
Hearts
Hearts is a popular card game included in Windows Vista. The goal of the Hearts card game is to have the fewest points at the conclusion of the game.
Hearts is a popular card game included in Windows Vista. The goal of the Hearts card game is to have the fewest points at the conclusion of the game.
Disable UAC Popups in Vista
User Account Control is a security feature of Windows Vista that prompts you for permissions to perform administrator actions. If the Vista popups annoy you, you should understand why they are used before you consider disabling the popups in Vista.
User Account Control is a security feature of Windows Vista that prompts you for permissions to perform administrator actions. If the Vista popups annoy you, you should understand why they are used before you consider disabling the popups in Vista.
Customize Windows Taskbar
Instructions for several ways to customize the Windows taskbar.
Instructions for several ways to customize the Windows taskbar.
Windows vs. Macs vs. Linux
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux are three different operating systems for computers. Compare Windows, Macs, and Linux computers and choose the one that is best for you.
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux are three different operating systems for computers. Compare Windows, Macs, and Linux computers and choose the one that is best for you.
Windows XP Home
A look at the features and limitations of Windows XP Home.
A look at the features and limitations of Windows XP Home.
Show Quick Launch in XP
Learn how to show the Windows XP Quick Launch toolbar.
Learn how to show the Windows XP Quick Launch toolbar.
3 Ways to Use the Clipboard
Learn three ways to copy text, images, and other items to the Windows clipboard.
Learn three ways to copy text, images, and other items to the Windows clipboard.
Create desktop shortcut
Learn how to create a new shortcut and set an icon for it on the desktop.
Learn how to create a new shortcut and set an icon for it on the desktop.
Show song lyrics in WMP 11
Windows Media Player 11 can display the lyrics of a song while it plays. Follow these instructions to show song lyrics while music plays.
Windows Media Player 11 can display the lyrics of a song while it plays. Follow these instructions to show song lyrics while music plays.
Windows Media Player 11
Learn how to use Windows Media Player 11 to listen to music, organize digital media collections, rip songs from CDs, synchronize devices, burn music to CDs, and more.
Learn how to use Windows Media Player 11 to listen to music, organize digital media collections, rip songs from CDs, synchronize devices, burn music to CDs, and more.
Windows XP Professional
A look at the Windows XP Professional features and benefits.
A look at the Windows XP Professional features and benefits.
Why does my taskbar disappear?
If your taskbar disappears when you aren't using it, it's either set to automatically hide or not stay on top of other windows when it's not in use. Learn how to fix it!
If your taskbar disappears when you aren't using it, it's either set to automatically hide or not stay on top of other windows when it's not in use. Learn how to fix it!
Change Desktop Background
Learn how to change the background of the desktop in Windows XP.
Learn how to change the background of the desktop in Windows XP.
Turn on Automatic Updates
Learn how to turn on Automatic Updates in Microsoft Windows to help keep your computer safe and secure.
Learn how to turn on Automatic Updates in Microsoft Windows to help keep your computer safe and secure.
Vista Desktop Toolbars
In XP, custom toolbars let you add extra buttons and locations to the taskbar, keeping them always just one click away. You can take this a step further and add a toolbar to the Windows Vista desktop.
In XP, custom toolbars let you add extra buttons and locations to the taskbar, keeping them always just one click away. You can take this a step further and add a toolbar to the Windows Vista desktop.
Add media to WMP 11
The library in Windows Media Player 11 helps you organize your digital media collection. Follow these instructions to add media to the library.
The library in Windows Media Player 11 helps you organize your digital media collection. Follow these instructions to add media to the library.
Paste from Clipboard
Learn the keyboard shortcut to paste from the clipboard.
Learn the keyboard shortcut to paste from the clipboard.
How to Use Windows Vista
Learn how to use Windows Vista to perform common and not-so-common tasks in this group of beginner, intermediate, and advanced tutorials.
Learn how to use Windows Vista to perform common and not-so-common tasks in this group of beginner, intermediate, and advanced tutorials.
Open the Control Panel (Vista)
Learn how to open the Windows Vista Control Panel.
Learn how to open the Windows Vista Control Panel.
Start Menu Customization
Learn several advanced ways to customize the Windows XP Start menu.
Learn several advanced ways to customize the Windows XP Start menu.
Run in compatibility mode
If a program won't run in Windows Vista, try running it in compatibility mode. Learn how.
If a program won't run in Windows Vista, try running it in compatibility mode. Learn how.
Desktop Wallpapers
Desktop wallpapers are images used as the background on a Windows desktop. Learn where to find desktop wallpapers, how to make them, and more.
Desktop wallpapers are images used as the background on a Windows desktop. Learn where to find desktop wallpapers, how to make them, and more.
Calendar
Use the Vista calendar gadget to quickly see where dates fall on the calendar.
Use the Vista calendar gadget to quickly see where dates fall on the calendar.
Windows Vista Release Date
Learn about the planned Windows Vista release date.
Learn about the planned Windows Vista release date.
Games folder
The Windows Vista Games folder provides easy access to the games installed on your computer. From the Games folder, you can easily start games, view information about games, and change game options.
The Windows Vista Games folder provides easy access to the games installed on your computer. From the Games folder, you can easily start games, view information about games, and change game options.
How can I buy Windows Vista?
Learn ways to buy Windows Vista and find links to online retailers where you can buy Windows Vista.
Learn ways to buy Windows Vista and find links to online retailers where you can buy Windows Vista.
Scan disk for errors (Vista)
If you're accustomed to using scandisk to check for disk errors, you may have noticed that running scandisk from the Run menu doesn't work in Windows Vista. Instead, you must open the disk's properties to check the disk for errors.
If you're accustomed to using scandisk to check for disk errors, you may have noticed that running scandisk from the Run menu doesn't work in Windows Vista. Instead, you must open the disk's properties to check the disk for errors.
Play music from a radio statio
Learn how to listen to music from a radio station in Windows Media Player 11.
Learn how to listen to music from a radio station in Windows Media Player 11.
Change the background (Vista)
Learn how to change the Windows Vista desktop background.
Learn how to change the Windows Vista desktop background.
Deleting a Printer
Learn how to delete a printer in Windows XP.
Learn how to delete a printer in Windows XP.
How to Create User Accounts
Taking the time to create user accounts for everyone who uses your computer provides everyone more privacy and gives you greater control over security and safety. Follow these instructions to create user accounts in Windows Vista.
Taking the time to create user accounts for everyone who uses your computer provides everyone more privacy and gives you greater control over security and safety. Follow these instructions to create user accounts in Windows Vista.
Currency
If you travel or trade internationally, the currency converter makes is easy to convert between currencies.
If you travel or trade internationally, the currency converter makes is easy to convert between currencies.
Delete Temp Internet Files
Follow these instructions to learn how to delete temporary Internet files using Internet Explorer.
Follow these instructions to learn how to delete temporary Internet files using Internet Explorer.
Control Panel
See a screen shot of the Windows Vista Control Panel.
See a screen shot of the Windows Vista Control Panel.
Turn on the Free Firewall
Learn how to turn on the free firewall built into Windows XP.
Learn how to turn on the free firewall built into Windows XP.
Windows Media Player 10
Read this comprehensive review of Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 to help you decide if you should upgrade or not.
Read this comprehensive review of Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 to help you decide if you should upgrade or not.
Create a New Windows XP User
Learn how to create new users in Windows XP.
Learn how to create new users in Windows XP.
How to delete Vista users
Follow these instructions to delete users in Windows Vista.
Follow these instructions to delete users in Windows Vista.
Change the Icon Size
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different icon sizes. Learn how to change the size of the icons in this tutorial.
In Windows XP, you can choose between two different icon sizes. Learn how to change the size of the icons in this tutorial.
Minesweeper
Minesweeper is a game included with Windows Vista. The goal in the Minesweeper game is to use reasoning to clear a minefield without detonating any of the concealed mines.
Minesweeper is a game included with Windows Vista. The goal in the Minesweeper game is to use reasoning to clear a minefield without detonating any of the concealed mines.
How Much Memory Do You Have?
Follow these steps to determine how much memory your computer has.
Follow these steps to determine how much memory your computer has.
Add lyrics to a song in WMP11
Follow these instructions to add static or synchronized lyrics to a song in windows media player 11.
Follow these instructions to add static or synchronized lyrics to a song in windows media player 11.
Windows Vista Performance
Windows Vista performance has been improved through features like Windows ReadyBoost, Windows ReadyDrive, Windows SuperFetch, and Sleep.
Windows Vista performance has been improved through features like Windows ReadyBoost, Windows ReadyDrive, Windows SuperFetch, and Sleep.
RSS Feed Headlines
The Vista RSS feed gadget lets you see the headlines from RSS feeds.
The Vista RSS feed gadget lets you see the headlines from RSS feeds.
Windows XP Service Packs
Follow these instructions to determine what version of Windows XP you have.
Follow these instructions to determine what version of Windows XP you have.
Change Vista User Picture
Windows Vista lets you choose the pictures associated with user accounts. Learn how to change the Windows Vista user account picture.
Windows Vista lets you choose the pictures associated with user accounts. Learn how to change the Windows Vista user account picture.
Windows Sidebar and Gadgets
Windows Sidebar is a Vista feature that provides you with quick access to information through Windows Gadgets, small programs that can run on your Desktop.
Windows Sidebar is a Vista feature that provides you with quick access to information through Windows Gadgets, small programs that can run on your Desktop.
View photos in Sidebar gadget
One way you can view your digital photos often while using your computer is with the Vista slide show gadget.
One way you can view your digital photos often while using your computer is with the Vista slide show gadget.
Turn off Windows Vista
Learn how to properly turn off your Windows Vista computer.
Learn how to properly turn off your Windows Vista computer.
Change the Windows Time Zone
Follow these instructions to change the time zone settings in Microsoft Windows.
Follow these instructions to change the time zone settings in Microsoft Windows.
Rename Files
Learn how to rename files in Windows XP.
Learn how to rename files in Windows XP.
Windows Vista Home Basic
Learn about the Windows Vista Home Basic requirements and features. Windows Vista Home Basic is the least expensive edition of Windows Vista.
Learn about the Windows Vista Home Basic requirements and features. Windows Vista Home Basic is the least expensive edition of Windows Vista.
Desktop and Taskbar
The Windows XP desktop and taskbar are redesigned to be easier to use and more pleasing to look at. Learn how they make it easier to start programs and open files and folders, saving you time every day.
The Windows XP desktop and taskbar are redesigned to be easier to use and more pleasing to look at. Learn how they make it easier to start programs and open files and folders, saving you time every day.
Sleep in Vista
Sleep is a new power state in Windows Vista that allows you to quickly shut down and restart your computer while preserving your data and battery life.
Sleep is a new power state in Windows Vista that allows you to quickly shut down and restart your computer while preserving your data and battery life.
Change the Default Printer
Learn how to change the default printer in Windows XP.
Learn how to change the default printer in Windows XP.
Play music from your library
Learn how to play music from your media library in Windows Media Player 11.
Learn how to play music from your media library in Windows Media Player 11.
Customize the XP Start Menu
The Windows XP Start menu is highly configurable. Here are some simple ways you can customize it to your needs and preferences.
The Windows XP Start menu is highly configurable. Here are some simple ways you can customize it to your needs and preferences.
Change Sound Effects
Learn how to change the sound effects your Windows computer plays.
Learn how to change the sound effects your Windows computer plays.
Notes
The Windows Vista notes gadget lets you write short notes to yourself.
The Windows Vista notes gadget lets you write short notes to yourself.
Windows Desktop Search
Windows Desktop Search is a free application that makes it quick and easy to find, preview, and open all kinds of files. Learn about the features of WDS and get tips for beginning and advanced users alike.
Windows Desktop Search is a free application that makes it quick and easy to find, preview, and open all kinds of files. Learn about the features of WDS and get tips for beginning and advanced users alike.
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devi
The Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Tools in the Windows XP Control Panel helps you customize the sounds and audio settings of your Windows XP computer.
The Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Tools in the Windows XP Control Panel helps you customize the sounds and audio settings of your Windows XP computer.
Change Style of the Start Menu
In Windows XP, you can use either the XP style Start menu or the Classic style Start menu. Learn how to change the style of the Start menu in Windows XP.
In Windows XP, you can use either the XP style Start menu or the Classic style Start menu. Learn how to change the style of the Start menu in Windows XP.
Windows Calendar
With Windows Calendar, you can manage your appointments and tasks. You can also subscribe to calendars published by others or share your schedule with others online.
With Windows Calendar, you can manage your appointments and tasks. You can also subscribe to calendars published by others or share your schedule with others online.
Add Sites to the Trusted Zone
Learn how to add sites to the trusted sitez zone in IE7.
Learn how to add sites to the trusted sitez zone in IE7.
Why Use Limited Accounts?
Learn why using a limited account instead of an administrator account for daily use will help to better secure your Windows XP computer from attacks.
Learn why using a limited account instead of an administrator account for daily use will help to better secure your Windows XP computer from attacks.
Windows Live Messenger
Learn about Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft's update of MSN Messenger.
Learn about Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft's update of MSN Messenger.
Record TV without Media Center
Windows Media Center is an application included in some editions of Windows that you can use to record TV to your computer. If you don't have Windows Media Center, however, you can use other software to record TV to your computer.
Windows Media Center is an application included in some editions of Windows that you can use to record TV to your computer. If you don't have Windows Media Center, however, you can use other software to record TV to your computer.
Change your keyboard layout
QWERTY isn't the only English-language keyboard layout available. Learn how to change your keyboard layout.
QWERTY isn't the only English-language keyboard layout available. Learn how to change your keyboard layout.
Windows Vista Prices
Learn what the Windows Vista prices are. You'll find Windows Vista prices for the upgrade and full packages of every edition of Vista.
Learn what the Windows Vista prices are. You'll find Windows Vista prices for the upgrade and full packages of every edition of Vista.
Play a playlist (WMP 11)
How to play a playlist in Windows Media Player 11.
How to play a playlist in Windows Media Player 11.
Start programs (Vista)
Start programs from the Windows Vista All Programs List
Start programs from the Windows Vista All Programs List
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Learn why you should install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 and how to do it.
Learn why you should install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 and how to do it.
Add metadata from Internet
Learn how to use the online database of media information to add metadata to your Windows Media Player 11 library.
Learn how to use the online database of media information to add metadata to your Windows Media Player 11 library.
Buy, Upgrade, Install Windows Vista
Learn how to buy, upgrade to, or install Windows Vista.
Learn how to buy, upgrade to, or install Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Security
Several improvements in security have been made in Windows Vista. Vista offers security improvements through Windows Defender, User Account Control, Internet Explorer 7+, Windows Security Center, and more.
Several improvements in security have been made in Windows Vista. Vista offers security improvements through Windows Defender, User Account Control, Internet Explorer 7+, Windows Security Center, and more.
Contacts
The Vista contacts gadget gives you quick access to your contact information.
The Vista contacts gadget gives you quick access to your contact information.
Sidebar & Gadgets
View screen shots and read a description of the Sidebar and Gadgets in Windows Vista.
View screen shots and read a description of the Sidebar and Gadgets in Windows Vista.
Get Started - Windows Vista Manual
In this section of the Windows Vista manual, you'll learn some terms, how to start programs, open files, use gadgets, and control your computer.
In this section of the Windows Vista manual, you'll learn some terms, how to start programs, open files, use gadgets, and control your computer.