DirectX11 is the current generation of DirectX technology. By default, Windows 7 includes DirectX11. So, there is no need to download DirectX 11 for…
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OCZ Vertex 2 Unboxing + Installation Pictures
I wanted to show you the OCZ Vertex 2 in pictures and give you some additional recommendations before you buy a SSD.
USB Serial Controller Driver for Windows 7
If you are looking for a USB serial controller driver for Windows 7, download this one.
How to change save as location in Windows 7
A productivity tip for all smart Windows 7 users: Change your “save as” locations to include the most frequently used folders on your PC.…
Windows 7 Resource Usage: Constantly At Maximum CPU Frequency?
If you are monitoring your resource usage you might have noticed that it display 80-100% CPU frequency even while you are idle. Is this…
Do you own a SSD? Poll!
A new poll is up. This time we want to know if you own a SSD, if you plan to get one or if…
High Disk Activity: System Volume Information
Have you recently used the Windows Resource Monitor to monitor your disk usage? Did you notice that there’s a process causing a lot of…
How to turn off system restore in Windows 7? (Optimize SSD)
The system restore causes a lot of disk activity and is actually rarely needed. You should in all cases at least disable it on…
What is csrss.exe?
Securing Windows 7 also involves monitoring processes. One of the processes I want to take a closer look at today is csrss.exe – what…
What is the task manager executable name?
If you’re wondering what the task manager executable name is, here are some details.
Excel Workbook Sharing
Today we received a question from John from hansensdairy.net. He is trying to share his Excel workbook with other people over a network. This…
Leaked Windows 8 Installer Screenshot Hints At 2012 Release Date
More Windows 8 news for all Windows junkies! A few screens of the Windows 8 installer supposedly leaked onto the net. A few minor…
Change Library Icons in Windows 7 (And Many Other Icons)
Today, we received a question from Jonathan. He’s having issues with a library icon that changed for no reason. If you want to change…
Enable NOGUI Boot in Windows 7
Just for reference, if you want to enable the NOGUI boot to speed up your boot time in Windows 7, please read our tutorial…
Where is the boot.ini file stored in windows 7?
To make it short, the boot.ini file is no longer available in Windows 7. In Windows 7, you can manage most boot settings via…