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Creating a Computer Crash?

Whether you want to play a joke, or just want to see what it looks like, forcing a computer to crash isn't that difficult. Learn two methods of doing it right here.

Published by huxleymedia (3,604 pts

) on Oct 17, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

inSSIDer - Wireless Network Survey Software

Need to inspect your wireless network? Use inSSIDer from MetaGeeks. This software is an excellent software to inspect your wireless network. Surveys can easily be performed with a full functional software that shows all of your SSIDs. Allowing you to look a the channels and signal strengh.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts

) on Oct 17, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Quick Tip: How to Cleanly Restart explorer.exe (Windows Explorer) in Vista

"Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." Arghh!

Published by Lamar Stonecypher (20,035 pts

) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

How to Block Third-Party Cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox

Are you leaving tracks everywhere you go online? If your browser is sharing cookies with a website you're not even (knowingly) visiting, you've got third-party tracking cookies on your PC. This article defines cookies and looks at blocking a certain type.

Published by Lamar Stonecypher (20,035 pts

) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

Internet Explorer Favorites – How do I find them?

Finding your favorites in Internet Explorer 8 the first time can be a challenge. You’re probably used to going under the Favorites menu, but with Microsoft hiding the menu bar and doing away with most of the text descriptions, where did Favorites go? This article will help you out.

Published by Ryan Tetzlaff (4,648 pts

) on Oct 12, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

Acronis Universal Restore Review

Acronis Universal promises to restore your Windows XP or Server 2003 image to new hardware.

Published by Matthew Casperson (4,880 pts

) on Oct 8, 2009 to
Matthew Casperson Articles

How to Disable Internet Explorer’s AutoComplete Feature

When previous URLs appear in the address bar of Internet Explorer, it may be seen as an annoyance or even a privacy issue if the computer is used by multiple people. This guide will show you how to disable AutoComplete as well as how to clear the AutoComplete history.

Published by Ryan Tetzlaff (4,648 pts

) on Sep 24, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

Using Fraps to Capture Video, Screenshots and Benchmark Games

Fraps is a full-featured Windows utility that allows gamers to conveniently display frames per second, take screenshots, and record video during full-screen gaming.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts

) on Sep 23, 2009 to
Windows Platform Reviews

How to Make a Sony PS3 Sixaxis Controller Work on Your Windows PC

With the right drivers, you can use the Sony PlayStation 3 Sixaxis controller just like a regular gamepad on your Windows PC.

Published by Bill Fulks (18,145 pts

) on Sep 16, 2009 to
PC Gaming Articles

Utilizing the Windows Key for Shortcuts

That pesky old Windows key, getting in the way when trying to use a CTRL or ALT shortcut, many users have disabled it one way or another. However, it does serve a purpose, and houses a number of useful shortcuts. Here are a few of them.

Published by Antonio Rodríguez Negrón (1,725 pts

) on Sep 16, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

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