http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/52060.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 08:28:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52060huxleymediaSurfing the Internet should be easy right? Not when it overloads your system and threatens to crash it. Discover why surfing might max out your processor and what to do if it does. Troubleshooting the Problem The Internet has become an irreplaceable part of our lives. With an estimated 73.9% of the American population connected to it one way or...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/20491.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:21:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20491SteveMallardTCP/IP may have you a little confused. This tutorial explains the process of obtaining and issuing IP addresses. Included in this tutorial are TCP/IP hacks and tweaks. This series teaches the absolute beginner the TCP/IP protocol. What is TCP/IP? TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol - Internet Protocol is the protocol or langu...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/49975.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 01:01:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49975johngThe release of Internet Explorer 8 set Microsoft up to compete with Mozilla Firefox, a web browser that enjoys the largest share of the Internet Browser market. Learn whether Internet Explorer 8 is for you. Microsoft’s latest version of Internet Explorer promises faster surfing, an intuitive design, and the greatest level of web page compatibility ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/19347.aspxSun, 20 Sep 2009 18:48:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19347johngThe real problem with stopping spam has to do with archaic standards that were set down in the early days of Internet communication. One of the downsides of the speed, convenience, and low-cost of e-mail is the amount of spam that clogs up e-mail servers and erodes the user’s overall experience with using this communication medium. The equivalent o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10532.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 21:08:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10532theinkandpenA brief guide on how to stop unwanted pop-ups on version 7.0 of the browser. Introduction We’ve all gone through the annoyances of pop-up windows. When browsing just to pass our spare time, the sudden suggestion of body enhancements, or declarations of love from ladies of the night aren’t particularly welcome (unless you are that way inclined). Thi...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15688.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 20:16:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15688SteveMallardNeed a remote desktop to help users? WizHelp has the solution for you. With total online control, WizHelp offers an absolutely free solution for home users so to help out family and friends. WizHelp's break through easy to use technology is perfect for home users giving or needing assistance. WizHelp Remote Desktop for Free WizHelp offers f...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10845.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 14:36:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10845theinkandpenIn part two of this examination of reasons your browser may be slow, we look at spyware and adware slow-downs, and some solutions. Introduction In the first part, we looked at possible reasons why your browser may have slowed down. The reasons listed are common and do not pose any threat to your browsing experience; mainly consisting of cache, add-...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10844.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 14:35:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10844theinkandpenAn overview on what to do if your Internet Explorer browser slows down. Introduction Browser speed problems can be caused by many factors, from the actual speed of your processor (which affects how instructions are handled on your machine) to, more simply, the actual speed of your Internet connection. It is a common problem that the browser slows d...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/2996.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 21:05:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2996jnlisterwritingThe excitement of getting a new PC is often spoilt by confusion about what files you need to copy on to your new computer, and how to get them there. In the final part of this three-part series we look at how to choose which files you need to move. Software Moving to a new PC is a good chance to have a cyber clearout. Because you are starting fresh...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/2581.aspxThu, 14 May 2009 12:53:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2581jnlisterwritingApple has released a Windows version of its Safari browser, prompting debate about how secure it really is for PC users. We examine the evidence and explore the arguments. What is the argument about Safari’s security? The debate between Windows and Mac users (sometimes friendly, sometimes hostile) has often spilled over to the browsers. H...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/32603.aspxWed, 22 Apr 2009 23:49:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32603jimmy56This is a basic tutorial on Windows Live Mail. Teaching the basics on easy use. Adding new accounts and managing them are the key features. Introduction Many people have multiple webmail accounts. Managing them all can be a problem. Logging into each account separately is very time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a program that is free to download...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/24536.aspxSat, 31 Jan 2009 13:48:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24536barrosd12With the internet growing ever bigger, can you trust that your words aren't being minced, transformed or otherwise lost in the giant mess? Read on inside for a closer look at this pivotal issue. Word on the Net The internet has long been thought of as a haven for free speech. After all, a location that houses as many forums, as many open pl...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/16130.aspxWed, 31 Dec 2008 13:17:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16130brianllamaOnce upon a time, in a galaxy far far away, a company called Yahoo blazed a trail by offering free email accessible from anywhere over the Internet. Now, dozens of others do the same thing. Have the geniuses who founded Yahoo kept up? Yahoo Mail In the competitive world of Web 2.0, email is one of the must-have applications. Web based email has...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/2469.aspxWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:33:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2469thePuckSome of the most exciting new features of FireFox 3 are the tools available through the new generation of plugins, add-ons and themes, and this series rounds up the best of these new extensions to make your online life a little easier. These tools can make you more productive, change your browsing experience or just add some fun to the day.
&#1...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/2472.aspxWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:33:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2472thePuckSocial media is hot, and now there is a web browser that focuses on integrating social tools with all the usability, security, and safety of FireFox. Read on for the facts on the new Flock Social Web Browser. Social Browsing with a FireFox Base The Flock Social Web Browser is a recent offering, and I originally looked at it with much skepticism. I ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/11646.aspxWed, 31 Dec 2008 11:21:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11646brianllamaIn its ever widening battle with Google, Microsoft continues to try and find ways to win users over to its search engine platforms. Live Search launched a CashBack program earlier this year, and now has SearchPerks. The verdict? Live Search Perks So, the brains trust at Microsoft has decided that using the company's giant hoard of cash to pay p...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/19938.aspxFri, 19 Dec 2008 11:20:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19938tomw9Learn to bring your computer’s internet programs back into balance. Reset a browser that has been taken over. What Happened to My Internet Programs? Did you lose control of your internet browser? Has your homepage been reset to some wacky site that you have never heard of before? Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens to the best of us...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/19825.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 16:28:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19825brianllamaFirefox is a free open source web browser available from Mozilla. Already fast and friendly, there are a couple of little tricks you might have missed that can make it even better. Maximum Speed and Power from Firefox If you just do what you have always done with your web browser, whether Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari, you are missin...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/19767.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 06:47:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19767jnlisterwritingA newly discovered security gap in Internet Explorer could allow hackers to take control of your machine. We explain the problem and what you need to do to protect yourself. Is it serious? The problem is serious both because of how widespread it is and how serious the consequences are. Microsoft says around 10,000 websites have been tweaked to ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/12049.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 20:41:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12049brianllamaGoogle is the world's most used search engine, and for good reason. Its results, while far from perfect, are still better than any other search engine out there. But, there are just a few things about Google that could be better. CustomizeGoogle makes those things better. CustomizeGoogle CustomizeGoogle has literally dozens of features. One of ...