Run Muiltiple desktops on one Windows Computer

Found this cool little program called deskspace the other day that allow you to rotate your desktop 4 times giving you a fresh desktop while running your other software in the background. If your stuck on a small monitor or on a laptop, this is a great alternative to minimizing and...

Clear Your Memory Without Restarting in Windows XP

This will create a little icon on your desktop to let you clear your ram without restarting. It’s great if you have a low ram system with long up times. In Windows, create a new shortcut. (Right click on an empty spot on the desktop and select New – Shortcut.) Copy the following:...

Edit Startup Programs in Windows XP & Vista

At some point in a computer’s lifetime the owner will decide that it is just too slow. Many people like to point toward viruses and spyware as the major cause of a slowdown, but there is another. Having too many programs opening automatically when you turn on your computer will slow you down dramatically....

How to Format Your Hard Drive Before Installing Windows XP

The hard disk is an essential part of your computer system. It is where all permanent data are written. Among these data are the operating system, utility software and application software. However, before you can start writing data on your hard drive you must first prepare it by formatting it. The process...

Disable Balloon Tips in Windows XP

Yes, you can disable those super annoying balloon tips that keep popping up in Windows XP! Click “Start”, “Run” and type in “Regedit”. If you did everything correct your window will look like this… Click the “OK” button and this window now...

Common Windows XP Myths

This article lists the most common Windows XP myths and also shows why they are just that… myths. When I sneeze Windows XP crashes... Yes, a lot of the naysayers who say Windows XP crashes a lot are actually over-zealous Apple/Linux users. These people like to scare unsuspecting people that worry...