Learn How-To Modify The AutoPlay Disc Feature In Vista
When you insert a CD, DVD, HD DVD or Blu-ray disc in your computer usually a popup appears asking you what to do with the disc. The disc contents sometimes open automatically, nothing happens on the screen or other things occur. You will be learn how to customize what happens when you... Read more
Introduction to the Vista Device Manager
There may come a time when you will need to access the Microsoft Windows Vista device manager. The Vista device manager will allow you to view and edit various settings related to the hardware that is installed on your Windows Vista computer. I have personal used the Vista device... Read more
Learn How-To Change the System Date and Time in Vista
Learning how to change the date and time is usually one of the first things I seek out and learn with any new operating system come upon. Microsoft Windows Vista allows you to change all aspects of the date and time including the hour, minute, seconds, AM/PM, time zone, year, month... Read more
Learn How-To Change the Default Program Associations for Files in Vista
Most of the file types in Windows are automatically associated with specific programs. The files are always opened up by the same program every time you open them up. Sometimes you want another program to open up a certain file by default or maybe just 1 time. There is a way simple... Read more
Learn How-To Update Vista Using Windows Update
A Microsoft Windows user should always be aware of the latest Windows Updates. Sometimes they can solve a Windows problem or close a serious security vulnerability your current version may have. Besides the mentioned items I like how you can obtain updated drivers or patches for some... Read more
Introduction to the Windows Vista Control Panel
The Microsoft Windows Vista system control panel allows you to change many Windows Vista system settings. This tutorial will answer two basic Windows Vista questions, “What is the control panel?” and “Where in Windows Vista do I go to change different system settings?”. I see... Read more
Learn How-To Create Multiple Firefox 3 Profiles
Firefox users who share a computer with others (e.g. family computer) can benefit from using multiple profiles. Each profile will have separate saved passwords, cookies, add-ons, themes and any other browser modifications. At home I use multiple profiles in Firefox because of the... Read more
Learn How-To Backup and Restore Firefox Bookmarks
There are several reasons to backup your Firefox bookmarks. Sometimes we have to erase (reimage/restore) our computer and everything gets wiped out. Other times we want our bookmarks to be stored and easily accessible on a different computer like at work or your significant others... Read more
Learn How-To Get Maximum Web Browsing Space in Firefox 3
Ever since I started to use the Internet and experimented with different web browsers I have been interested in getting more web browsing space. I have experimented with Internet Explorer, Opera, Chrome and Firefox. The best browser for maximizing web browsing space I have found is a... Read more
Learn-How-To Find, Download and Install Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader, also called “PDF” is used heavily by some businesses to distribute documents to employees and customers. Acrobat reader is also widely used by computer hardware and software companies to deliver you product manuals. These manuals are provided to you via the... Read more
Learn How-To Test Adobe Flash, Shockwave, Acrobat and Java Plug-ins/Readers
Adobe Flash, Shockwave, Acrobat and Sun Microsystems Java plug-ins/players are among the most popular plug-ins/players on the Internet today. You will eventually run across a website or media file that requires the plug-ins/viewers to be installed before you can access the content. In... Read more
Learn How-To Find, Download and Install the Adobe Shockwave Player plug-in onto Firefox
Some websites require that you have the Adobe Shockwave Player plug-in installed on your browser to view their website content. The main use of the Shockwave technology I have seen on the Internet has been on game sites. Besides games some sites offer movies or animation using the... Read more
Learn How-To Find, Download and Install the Java Browser Plug-in
A Java compatible browser is important to have in order to fully take advantage of many websites on the Internet. Games, file transferring and sharing are just 2 forms of interactive Java applets you will find on websites. In order to have a Java compatible Internet browser you must... Read more
Learn How-To Download and Install the Adobe Flash Player Plugin onto Firefox
The Adobe Flash Player is an important plug-in to have installed on your browser. The Adobe Flash technology is used on many websites to stream video. Many of them have streaming cartoons, videos or games. The most famous website that uses Flash is YouTube but there are many other... Read more
Learn How-To Download and Install Firefox Themes (aka “skins”)
Mozilla Firefox themes which some people call, “skins” are cosmetic add-ons for Firefox. Most themes do not give any extra functionality to Firefox, they just improve the look of the web browser. Here is the main page where Mozilla Firefox themes can be downloaded and installed:... Read more
Learn How-To Download and Install Firefox 3 Extensions (aka “add-ons”)
Firefox add-ons are “extension” modules (most are free) which enhance or give additional functionality to Firefox. Firefox add-ons can customize your web browsing experience to your specific needs. There is a huge assortment Firefox add-ons created by lots of various... Read more
Learn How-To Download and Install Firefox 3 in Windows
I will show you how to download and install Firefox 3 in a Windows based computer (Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8). Before you follow my video tutorial it is important to make sure you meet the minimum system requirements. A very import thing to note is that Firefox will no longer work... Read more
Learn How-To Get Rid of That Annoying Vista Popup (“U.A.C.”)
Windows Vista has a security alert that is rather annoying. It is called, “User Account Control” (UAC). Every time you install a program or change a system setting on your Vista computer it pops up and makes you confirm the install or change. This is a good thing if you are a... Read more