Every month there is usually at least one update (patch, security fix, enhancement) released by Microsoft for the Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft releases these updates through the Microsoft Update website. Logging into Microsoft Windows Update has been simplified since Windows... Read more
Adding or changing the desktop background picture in Windows 7 and Vista is fairly simple once you learn how to do it. You can set any image you find on the Internet, your digital camera or cell phone as the desktop background. You just need to find a way to get that image on your... Read more
Your basic computer system specs are very important pieces of information to know when you plan to install new software or are asking the techs for help on ClearTechInfo. Every piece of software you purchase contains the “Minimum System Requirements” on the box or if you buy... Read more
The way the Adobe Shockwave Player installs on Internet Explorer is slightly different on version 8 that it was on IE 7. The Adobe Shockwave Player is free to use. It is a good idea to have it installed in case you ever visit websites that support it. Websites that have animations and... Read more
The “How-To” video tutorials on Adobe Flash installations are amongst the most popular videos I have on my YouTube channel and on the ClearTechInfo site. Internet Explorer 8 installs the Adobe Flash Player slightly different compared to the older version IE 7. So I created a new... Read more
I have seen many lists that people post about Top 5, 10, 20, etc. gadgets in various categories (I may also write something similar in the future). But I have never seen a list of someone’s favorite gadgets that they Own, so I decided to make one. When I purchase something I always... Read more
If you have ever owned a Windows Vista computer you are probably very familiar with the User Account Control (“UAC”) popup that displays every time you install something or want to change any system settings. This annoyance or “feature” has carried over to Windows 7. Good... Read more
I shot some video footage of the Zi8 accessories I have purchased during my Kodak Zi8 video camera review. I initially added it to the main video review edit, but when I looked at the video time I realized it was way too long for people with low attention spans like myself. I decided... Read more
PRODUCT REVIEWED: Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camcorder When I wanted a pocket video camera and started researching them a couple of months ago the #1 feature I looked for was HD video recording quality. After looking at everything offered on the market I focused on one device, the Kodak Zi8.... Read more
2012 UPDATE: I was using this MP3 player until the Summer of 2012. The only reason I replaced it was because the battery was losing its charge (as all MP3 players and iPhones do over time). Since 2009 I have become an avid Android user. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 with an... Read more
The Windows 7 Control Panel is the main place to go when you want to change any Windows 7 system setting. It is important to learn how to navigate through it so you will not waste 20 minutes to an hour each time you want to make any Windows 7 system changes. Most basic to ...Read... Read more
Windows 7 hit the ground running hard. It has sold more copies than Vista when you compare the first few weeks of sales for each operating system. I have been using Windows 7 since June of 2009 (Microsoft released a free, beta version to the public earlier in the year). I purchased... Read more
When you want to visit a specific website or open up a program if you are like me you want to access it NOW, NOW, NOW! You hate to wait and want to visit a website or open up a program the quickest way possible. We buy the fastest Internet possible for home and cell ...Read... Read more
VIRUS WARNING: Beware of Facebook Scam Emails That Will Lead to a Virus or Your Account Being Stolen
For the past few weeks I have been spammed by various emails posing as legit Facebook emails. If you receive ANY email from Facebook with an attachment DO NOT OPEN the attachment or you will get infected with a virus. Also if you receive an email from Facebook informing you that you... Read more
Some website links are way too freakin’ long. You may want to copy and paste the address into a messenger, email or post it on a forum but the huge address is a pain to deal with. There is a service I started using at the beginning of this year which takes any long web ...Read... Read more
Making videos appear larger on YouTube and increasing the font size of your Facebook or Twitter page are just two reasons why learning how to magnify items on web pages is something that is good to know. I have helped people that do not have optimal eye sight view text and web pages a... Read more
Almost all Internet providers out there promise “up to” a specific speed download and upload speed. You are never guaranteed this top speed unless it is an expensive DSL, Fiber Optic, T1 or faster business connection. If you are like me you are curious as to what Internet speed... Read more
I have a confession to make… I have been neglecting this site for the past 2 weeks because I have been using any free time by a computer to play the new game, Aion: The Tower of Eternity. It is the first massive multiplayer online role playing game (“MMORPG” or “MMO” for... Read more
The 1.6 PC patch for Call of Duty: World at War was released on September 18th, 2009. Below are the 1.6 notes from the game (taken from the Call of Duty website). * 3 new Multiplayer maps: Battery (mp_drum), Breach (mp_bgate), Revolution (mp_vodka)! * New Nazi Zombie map: Der Riese... Read more
Creating an image strip using your personal pictures is a fun thing to do. It is more simple than you might think. All you need to create the picture strip are images (supplied by you) and the free program FastStone Image Viewer. You will be able to create a horizontal or vertical... Read more