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What is the difference between "Save" and "Save as" when saving a file?

In most programs you will see a file drop down menu that has both a save and save as option on it. Most new computer users do not clearly see the difference between Save and Save as. They look very similar, sound like they do the same thing, but are not alike at all. They both are relating to saving files onto your computer but can both have very different outcomes.

How to download music album covers in itunes for your ipod Touch

How to download music album covers in itunes for your ipod Touch. How to get the right ones.

Make your start menu email Link point to Hotmail email

By default when you open your start menu there will be a link to a default email program. This link usually points to either Microsoft Outlook or Windows Mail. If you do not use either of these programs then you can make that Email icon link to some other email client like Thunderbird or even Windows Live which is Hotmail.

Top 10 Tips to protect yourself against computer viruses

When your computer gets infected with a virus it can be a devastating experience. A virus can consume your precious computer files and even damage your computer hardware. Is this worth ignoring? I don't think so! Anything you can do to avoid a computer virus has to be a good thing and is well worth spending your time on.

What is a Virus and how do I know if I have one?

There are some obvious symptoms that your computer will develop when it gets infected with a virus. But the first thing I have to mention is that if you had a decent antivirus program installed on your computer you would not have a problem. The virus programs now days are fantastic in crushing any chances of a viruses infecting your computer

Virus Removal Software

The word 'virus' is the most talked about word in the computer world, along with it's partner, 'spyware'. They are both equally disliked by every computer user, especially if you are unlucky enough to have one. Even if your computer hasn't been infected with a virus, most problems are usually blamed on them.

Whats the difference between a virus, spyware, Malware, and adware?

Now days the average computer user must be aware of the potential threats their computer faces each time you connect to the world wide web. It is a dangerous place for a computer and the security threats are growing everyday. It all so confusing, viruses, spyware, malware, and adware, just to name a few. Why are they all so different?

How to remove text formatting in word 2007 document

When you are creating a document, if you want it to look professional, you need to have the text formatted in a uniform manner. Having different text formatting throughout a document just looks terrible. See the screenshot below. There are a few different formats of test here and it just looks messy. This happened because I actually copied the text from different documents. One was formatted with Times Roman text and the other had Tahoma.

Where do I sign up for a free email account address?

Anyone can sign up for a free email account and get your own personal email address that you can use to send and receive emails. We have so many free email accounts available that I am only going to mention the main ones. What these companies are offering just gets better and better with all the increasing competition.

Free wallpaper desktop backgrounds page 2

Here are some more desktop wallpapers I have collected from the internet.

Top 10 Basic computer user tips

There are thousands of basic computer tips on this website alone, however in this article I am going to narrow it down to only the top 10 tips. These computer tips will be extremely handy for the newbie computer user.

VIDEO - How to find Other computers on your network in Windows seven

When I set up a new computer in my house, I immediately network it with the others and then check to see if everything is ok. However when I wanted to look for the other computers on the network I had just setup, it was a little more difficult to find them. To find see all of the computers on your network is different from both Windows XP and Windows Vista. One main reason I wanted to access the other computers is to see what files they were sharing.

Free Online HTML Image Mapping Tool - Hot Spots

I desperately needed to make an html image map for a banner I wanted to put on my Computerbasics Youtube channel. I had no idea how to do this so I decided to do a quick search on Google. That's when I found this cool website that lets you generate html image map code online for free.

Convert A movie video to mp4 to play on your ipod touch

It seems like Ipod Touches have taken over the gadget world, and when you see one and compare it to other similar devices you will see why. They are amazing and are a mini entertainment center all on their own. They not only are a mini computer, play music, browse the internet, and send emails, but you can also watch a movie on them. Most of the Ipod Touches available now have enough memory to hold any number of movies. However before you load a movie onto your Ipod Touch you need to convert the video to a compatible format which in this case is Mp4.

Watch this video on how to convert a movie clip to mp4 to Play on your Ipod

You can convert all of the most popular movie video formats to Mp4 to watch on Ipod Touch. In this video tutorial it shows you how to convert a .wmv to mp4 which is the compatible format for an Ipod Touch.

How to Upload a New Wordpress Theme Template from your Computer

If you have a website, you cannot go past Wordpress for a top content management system. I have at least 4 other websites made with Wordpress and it is by far the easiest content management system in every way. The best feature about Wordpress is that it is so easy to upload a new theme template. It takes about 5 minutes to completely change the design and outlook of your website, which is amazing.

Make your own Custom Design website templates with Artisteer

Do you ever wish you could design website templates for your own websites, without having to know html code or php. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to make them in a matter of minutes? Well now you can with a program called Web Design Generator - Artisteer.

How to add a personal e-mail signature to hotmail

Everyone knows that you can get a free hotmail account to send and receive emails. Once you have signed up at hotmail.com you can log in and send an email to anyone you like. In hotmail you can also add an email signature. An email signature is like signing your name and will be added to your outgoing emails.

How to merge cells in excel

Sometimes when you have an important document you need to place a water mark on it to stop people from copying or sharing the information. Maybe you have an E-book that you sell and you want to remind your customers that is cannot be shared around freely. Either way putting a watermark on a document can be a very handy feature to use.

Using DVDFab6 to copy and burn a Movie to DVD disc

Here's a short lesson on how to copy and burn with DVDFab6. Usually I write about freeware, and this program is not free, but there is a fully functional 30 day trial which I recommend you check out. I'm sure you will, as I did, buy the program. DVDFab6 is the modern equivalent of the old DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter. Although those were excellent programs, and best of all free, they cant keep up with the times.

How to create a simple budget in Excel

When you are new to using Excel you can start by creating a simple budget or just simply adding a list of figures to show what Excel can do. Below I will show you step by step how to create a simple budget.

How to use a custom watermark on different pages in your document

When you add a watermark to a document in Word 2007, by default, it will be added to your entire document. Therefore if you add a watermark to your document it seems that you have no control over where it will appear. Sometimes this is not what you want. Having the words confidential or do not copy spread across a title page or even a contents page does not always look good. In this tutorial I will show you step by step instructions on how to remove a watermark from one page in your document and also how to put a custom watermark on different pages. Once you know how to do this, you will be the one in control of watermarks in your document.

Type abbreviations and use autocorrect to finish words for you

If you write all the time like me you will love this little trick. Well its not a trick, I am just using autocorrect in Microsoft Word to my advantage. I am going to show you how to make Word translate your text abbreviations you use into finished words. Yes, Word is going to finish or complete the words that I am going to write. Why would I want to write a word like abbreviations when I can simply put abb and then press the space bar. The finished word will appear for me.

Shortcut to delete all html hyperlinks from a Word document

Sometimes when you copy text from a webpage, (which could be breaching copyright laws) there will be html hyperlinks included in the text. If you paste this text to a Word Document the hyperlinks will now be in your document. These links will lead to wherever the original author intended.

Change UPPERCASE text to lowercase in Word 2007 - VIDEO

Watch this video to see how to get rid of capital letters and change to lowercase text. You can also see a written tutorial on Changing UPPERCASE to lowercase complete with step by step instructions and screenshots.

Add a watermark to your Word 2007 document

How to see what Internet Protocol version your computer is using in Windows Vista

When you want to see the properties of your network adapter, it can be difficult to know which Internet Protocol version to pick from the list. You might want to check your connection or even change your IP address but how do you know which IPV to choose? See the screenshot below. I have chosen one internet protocol version to see the properties to, however there is a similar looking item just above that one. How do I know which internet protocol version to choose?

How to find out what files and folders your computer is sharing in Windows Vista?

Even though it is your computer and you are the only one using it, sometimes you forget what files and folders you are sharing with other computers on your network. For example you might share an entire drive on the network and just forget you have done this.

How to change your computers IP Address in Windows Vista

If you want to change your computers Ip address on Windows Vista you will need to go to the Network and Sharing center.

How to sort your emails in the Mozilla Thunderbird inbox

If you have hundreds of emails in your inbox, like me you will at some stage need to sort them just so you can get to the ones that you need to see. Maybe you are waiting on an attachment and you do not want to look through 100 emails to find the one that came in. The best thing to do is to move all the emails with attachments to the top so you only have to look through them for the important email you are waiting on.

How to tell if someone is following you back on Twitter?

If you don't know what Twitter is by now, where have you been. Twitter has turned into a worldwide phenomenon and has stepped up with the big boys of websites. It has a totally different way of socially networking people from all over the world. You can "tweet" to your followers, in other words let them know exactly what you are doing at that precise moment. Now you might be thinking to yourself, "why would you want to know what anyone was doing?". Well believe it or not everyone wants to know.

How to know if you have a computer power supply problem

A computer power supply is one of the hardest working components in your computer. It supplies power to the entire computer system. When you have problems with the computer power supply, luckily most of the time it is obvious because there will be no power to your computer. Unfortunately sometimes problems can occur with the computer even though the power seems to be still running.

WRC (Windows Zero Configuration) and Wireless connection problems

Sometimes when you are trying to connect to your wireless internet, you run across this error message: "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If you want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the wireless zero configuration service. For information about starting the wzc service, see article 871122 in the Microsoft knowledge base on the microsoft.com website."

How to pin a shortcut to a program in the start menu

When you want to find a program in your Windows start menu it can sometimes be hard to see what you want in amongst all the clutter. To open a simple program through the start menu can be a nightmare, depending on how many programs you have on your computer. If you have a lot of programs installed then you have to scour the lists to search for the program that you want to open.

How to safely delete temporary files

There are three different places that you can find temporary files on your computer. They are located in different place in Windows Vista and Windows Xp. In Windows Vista there are three file paths below to follow to view the temporary files.

What files are safe to delete or remove from my Computer?

Many computer users would like to clean files from their computers but do not know what files to delete. Therefore to avoid deleting the wrong files, the computer is simply left alone to store more and more files. This can cause major problems with your computer. It can start to run slow, popup with error messages, and generally become a confusing and cluttered system. If you do not know what files are safe to remove and delete from your computer, it is extremely important that you find out. There is one basic rule when deleting files from your computer: If you do not know what the files is then leave it alone.

How to find the product key of Windows or office installed on your computer?

When you have paid a lot of money for software and find later on down the track that you have lost the product key, don't panic yet. The product key will be stored on your computer and can be retrieved manually, which is a nightmare, or with the help of a free program. I am presuming that in the past you purchased a genuine copy of either Windows or Office but have lost the product key. Hopefully you still have the programs CD. If you do not have the original CD this will not help you.

Add a video or to word 2007 and convert it to a PDF

This is an expensive process because you will need Microsoft Word 2007 and a professional version of Adobe PDF creator. You can get Word Documents converted for free on the internet but the standards are poor. It would not include html links or embedded video. You also need a video to embed into the word 2007 document to export to PDF. If you are in business and you plan to use these programs then they are well worth the money.

How to make a bookmark in a word 2007 document?

A bookmark is a marker in a document that can be linked to. For example you can make a bookmark to jump from one section to another or from page to page in a document.

How to link to a heading, title or bookmark in a word 2007 document

When you are writing a long Microsoft word document, sometimes you need to link to parts of the document instead of having to find different sections manually. This allows a reader to jump from one section to another by clicking a link. You might have a table of contents at the beginning of your document and you can make these headings clickable. When you have a 100 page word 2007 document, this is a handy feature to become acquainted with. It not only helps with navigation, but it also allows readers fast access to sections that are important to them.

How to make headings and titles in a word 2007 document?

I do not know about you, but I like documents with clear headings or subheadings that label sections in a document. It makes it easier to see sections that interest you and it defines the area you are reading. In Microsoft word 2007 it has been made so easy to format text into headings and titles throughout your document.

Select all text with a similar format style in word 2007 document

In a Microsoft word 2007 document it has this great feature that enables you to select text throughout the document that has a similar formatting style. This means that you can select all the headings or subheadings throughout a word 2007 document and then change their style and font all in one go.

How to find the url of a Youtube video?

The URL (universal resource locater) means the address to something on the internet. It could be a webpage, file, or a picture. In the case of Youtube, it is the address of where a particular video is located on the Youtube website.

Request another Ebay members contact details - buyers or sellers

When you buy and sell items on Ebay you might need to know exactly who you are dealing with. It is only fare that we are able to access the details of a buyer or seller on Ebay that we are involved with. Ebay will give out details such as home address and phone numbers only if you are already in a transaction with the other Ebay member.

How to find the url of an image or picture on the internet?

The URL (universal resource locater) is basically the web address for something that is on the internet. In this case we want to find the url of an image or a picture that is already stored on the internet. So for example if you see an image on a particular website, I will show you how to find the url of that image, logo, or picture.

Put a html link to a website or image in your Ebay auction listing

Previously I have written an article that explained where to put links to your Website on Ebay. It also included a few tactics to try and get the visitors to actually click on the link. However this article and video is different because it will show you how to actually write the html for the link in your Ebay auction. Now obviously in order to post a link into an Ebay auction you will need to be registered as an Ebay seller..

How to save a picture, logo, or clip art from a word document?

Have you ever been sent a word document that contained a picture, logo, or clip art that you needed to save to your computer? It might be a picture that you want to use on another document or you might want to save the picture so you can send it through email. People find this puzzling because you cannot just simply save the picture as it is really imbedded into the document itself. Of course there is always a way around this...

How to make a logfile with Trend Micro's HijackThis

Are you having major problems with your computer. Not doing what you want and not going to the websites you want to go to. If persistent spyware is invading your computer then you may need to download HijackThis. This free program lists key areas of the registry and hard drive in a logfile for you or an expert to analyze. Once you have downloaded and installed HijackThis, all you have to do is press the scan button to create a logfile that can be posted in a computer help forum or pasted at a website that analyses the information for you.

How to Fix the Vista Blue Screen of Death Error

It�s a fact; Windows Vista is still prone to some of the annoyances faced by older versions of Windows. One of the most common issues is the notorious Vista Blue Screen of Death or simply, the BSOD. Everything can be going fine one day and the next you know� you are stuck with a blue screen bearing some incomprehensible computer language. It can be a terribly frustrating experience but don't panic; this article will provide you with some helpful tips for dealing with the Vista Blue Screen of Death.

Add shortcut icons to your Quick Access toolbar in Microsoft Word 2007

In Microsoft word 2007 there is a quick access toolbar at the top of the screen next to the office symbol. See in the screenshot below. I have circled the quick access toolbar. By default the quick access toolbar has a save shortcut icon, an undo, and a redo icon. However you can add or remove shortcut icons from the quick access toolbar by choosing to customize it.

Convert AVI movie format to mpeg, DVD disc using Any video converter

I usually store my movies as AVI format and do not use the original discs as they are so easily damaged. However when you go on holidays and take your movies with you to watch, some DVD players will not play AVI movies. This is extremely annoying but if you want to watch your movie in the dvd player you have to convert it back to dvd mpeg format. The easiest way to convert your AVI movie to Mpeg to put on a DVD disc is to use a full version of Nero. However if you do not have Nero you can download Any Video Converter.

How to use and show all keyboard shortcuts in Word 2007

There is a great little trick that I actually discovered by accident. If you press the ALT key when you have a word document open, the shortcut keys appear over the button they apply to. Just try it for yourself. You will see that Alt-F = Office Button, Alt-1 = Save, Alt-2 = Undo, Alt-3 = Redo, Alt-H = Home tab, Alt-N = Insert tab, Alt-P = Page Layout tab, Alt-S = References tab, Alt-M = Mailings tab, Alt-R =Review tab, Alt-V =View tab, Alt-L = Developer tab, and Alt-B = Acrobat tab. You might have different tabs enabled on your Word 2007 however what ever tabs you do have, they will show the keyboard shortcut for it. Below is a screenshot of what you will see.

How to save a word 2007 document to be compatible with Word 97-2003

When I first started using Microsoft Word 2007 I had no idea that the files were not compatible with earlier versions of Word. It was not until I had sent a document created using Word 2007 in an email and received complaints from recipients not being able to open the file. At first I thought there was something wrong, because I had seen no mention of incompatible files on the internet or the packaging Office 2007 came in. Finally I realized that the file extensions were different. The old Word 97-2003 files were saved as .doc and the new Word 2007 are saved as .docx.

SHow to export or copy a task from task scheduler in Windows

Using Task Scheduler can be a complicated process and sometimes it is wise to backup your favorite tasks by exporting or copying them. When you set up a custom made task in task scheduler that took you hours to perfect, you obviously want to make a copy of it. You should not risk loosing this task because it will save you loads of time if you have a copy of it ready to go. For example I have a task set in task scheduler to backup a folder on one drive and make a mirror copy of it on another drive. This process has saved my life, seriously.

How to enable or show the developers tab in Microsoft Word 2007

In Microsoft word 2007 the developers tab contains an entire lot of features to use, however it is not enabled to show by default. Therefore the developers tab will not show until you change the Word options. Some of the features the de3velopers tab reveals are advanced controls and hidden elements to your document that not too many users are familiar with. See what the developers tab looks like in the screenshot below. If you have not enabled it to be shown you will not see it.

How to search for a registry key or subkey in the Windows registry

The Windows registry can be a confusing place when you are trying to find a particular registry key. Just to find one registry key you might have to enter up to 10 folders. Folders in folders, in folders. It seems like the Windows Registry goes on forever. Its just a maze of entries that takes time to navigate through, and therefore I take the shortcut. I do not navigate or browse through the registry, I do a quick search and find my registry key fast.

See what Windows Update history you have installed on your computer

Sometimes when you install a Windows update a problem occurs and you might need to see the Windows update history. The Windows update history will show you what updates have been installed on your computer. It will also allow you to remove un-wanted updates.

Lock the taskbar to stop it from being accidentally moved or changed

Don't you just hate it when your taskbar has been accidentally moved to the top or side of your desktop. If you let inexperienced users on your computer that is usually what happens. And if you are a new user yourself, don't worry because everyone accidentally moves the taskbar at one time or another. The taskbar can easily be dragged to any position on your desktop if it is not protected. You can even add or remove icons from the taskbar accidentally or on purpose. The question is how do we stop the taskbar from being moved or changed in any way? That's easy, we just have to lock the taskbar.

Use the Windows Vista Snipping Tool to take screenshots

One of the great new features in Windows Vista is the Snipping Tool. The snipping tool takes screenshots of your computer desktop. Therefore you can take a snapshot of anything you see on your screen and save it on your computer. You could be in my computer, on the internet, or chatting on MSN, and whatever is on the screen is available for you to capture and save.

Change UPPERCASE text to lowercase in Word 2007

It is annoying when you have text that is not punctuated correctly or is all UPPERCASE or all lowercase. However this is not a problem in Microsoft word 2007 because you can change the text from UPPERCASE to lowercase or vice versa. This is a great tip to remember.

How to run the dos command prompt (cmd.exe) as an administrator?

When you try to use the dos command feature in Windows Vista on occasions it will not work because it needs to be run as an administrator. Sometimes you might type a command in, and the dos command box either flashes on the screen or appears to do nothing at all.

How to clear and delete the run box history list that pops up

The run box is a handy tool where you can type in commands to perform tasks or open programs and internet pages through. It can also give you access to hidden settings if you know the correct command to type in. This is great, but by default, all of your entries to the run box are recorded and listed for all to see. If you do not want this list recorded or you just want to delete the history and start again, read on..

How to delete folder items from the recently viewed list in the start menu

The recent items folder in Windows Vista stores a record of all the files you have recently viewed on your computer. You might have created a document or saved a picture, and it will all be there for anyone to view on the list. The recent items folder traces every move you make when it comes to files. You might only change one word in a document and this file will show up on the recent items list.

How to open a compact disc (cd) to view the contents

When you insert a compact disc into your cd drive in your computer there are a few ways to view the contents of the cd. Obviously if the compact disc is blank there will be nothing to see, however if there are files you can view, copy, and paste them to your computer. Also if there are music files such as mp3's, you can play them from the disc.

Disable programs from starting with msconfig

When you install a program the default settings usually are to start the program when you login to your computer. For example if you install Nero at least three items start-up when you login. Nero secure disc, Nero check, and Nero Incd. But seriously we do not need all these programs starting up and can easily disable them by using the msconfig command which will bring up the system configuration settings.

How to label a new hard drive or partition and assign a drive letter?

When you have installed a new hard drive, in order for your computer to recognize it you may need to label the drive by assigning a drive letter to it. So for example if you have installed a second hard drive into your computer, it may need to be labeled so it can be used and show up in my computer with all the other drives. This also applies to a partition of a hard drive.

Change settings in the Regional and language options

The Regional and language options hold some very important settings for your computer. This is where you can change the language, location, date format, keyboard type, currency format, and more. For example if you have chosen the wrong location for your computer then your local time on your computer will also show up wrong.

How to shrink a partition on your hard drive

If you have your hard drive partitioned and want to change the size of the partitions or the amount of partitions you have on your computer, you can. It is still going to wipe your data but if you backup your files to the main partition just while you are shrinking the other partition then you can move it all back after.

Embed Youtube video into a PowerPoint 2007 presentation CD

You can not only embed Youtube video into your PowerPoint presentation but you can also save the entire presentation to a CD to distribute or share around. And the video can be any movie you like, not just one you have downloaded off Youtube. It could be a home movie, business production, commercial, or even a video tutorial.

How to embed a Youtube video into a PowerPoint Presentation

Many businesses and large organizations have found that embedding a Youtube video into a PowerPoint presentation can be a great way to get your point across. It can really make your PowerPoint presentation stand out from the rest.

Add items or links to open a programs in the desktop right click menu

When you right click on your blank desktop a menu appears. This is the desktop right click menu. This menu usually contains default links such as personalize or properties, view, new, and more. This tutorial will show you how to add items to your right click menu. You can basically link to anything as long as you know the command to enter. For example if you type a command into the run box to start a program, then this is the command to use.

Apply a menu template to a folder in Windows XP or Vista

Applying a template to a folder is often an overlooked feature in Windows. Even I have been guilty of moving music to a music folder so I can have access to the menu that comes with that template. If only I had realized that you could just make any folder a music folder or a picture folder.

What is the difference between a partition and a hard drive?

People often get confused when it comes to distinguishing between a partition and a hard drive because on the actual computer, viewing them through the Windows Operating system, they look exactly the same. You might have one hard drive that is partitioned into four sections, however in my computer it will appear as four hard drives all labeled with their own drive letter.

How to find a folder or file path and copy it in Windows Vista

Finding the path to a file or folder in Windows Vista is not as easy as in Windows XP. In Windows Vista the file paths are hidden or shortened as you can see in the screenshot below.

Block email messages from a particular country to control spam

Blocking email messages from a particular country is a new feature in Windows Mail. Previously, in Outlook Express you could not block an entire country from sending you spam emails. This is a fantastic feature that really helps stop spam and junk email coming into your inbox. I personally can't believe how well it works.

Create a free photo cd slide show with Windows XP

A cd photo slide show is a great way to share photos with your friends and family. You can send them a cd in the post for as little as $1.00 and all they have to do is pout it in their computer and the photo slide show will start. This is also handy for sending your photos to non computer savvy people who just like to have things work automatically without having to find the pictures or try to view them on their computer.

Network printer has problems printing - You do not have permission to use selected printer.

When you have a network of two or more computers in your house, it is very easy to then connect one printer to facilitate both computers. This is a network printer. It can be a normal printer connected to one of the computers and the other computer accesses the printer over the network. However sometimes there can be errors. Apart from the obvious errors which be just simply having the settings wrong, there is another common error when dealing with a network printer.

Enable IMAP in your Gmail email account

IMAP allows you to download your Gmail email to other devices such as mobile phones, blackberries, and computers. So for example if you wanted to read your Gmail email in Outlook Express which is installed on your computer, then you will have to enable IMAP.

Setting up a free Gmail email account in Outlook Express or Windows Mail

Ok now this is going to kill the competition because Gmail email now has IMAP which will allow to to download your emails to any compatible device, including your computer. This means that you can have a free email account with Gmail and collect and read the emails in your Outlook Express or Windows Mail. Therefore you will not have to go to the usual web based inbox to see your new emails. All you have to do is open your Outlook or Windows Mail and the emails will download there.

Setting up a Godaddy.com email account in Outlook Express or Windows Mail

Every time you want to set up an email account in your Outlook Express you will need to know the particular settings for that email account as there are sop many companies providing emails nowadays. If you have a Godaddy email address then you will need to gather the incoming and outgoing email server settings from the Godaddy.com website.

Disk cleanup stops working and will not remove files in Windows

Disk cleanup is a handy system tool that is included with the Windows Operating system. It removes unwanted and junk files from your computer. However sometimes when you want to use disk cleanup it will not remove all the files and stops working half way through the process. When this happens there is definitely a problem that needs to be fixed.

Do I have a 32 bit or a 64 bit processor or operating system on my computer?

I stumbled across this dilemma when I needed to download a free file from the Microsoft website and was presented with two choices for my download. I could download the file in 32 bit version or 64 bit version, depending on which one suited my operating system. Now the average user has no idea what the difference is between a 32 bit operating system and a 64 bit so I will show you how to find out which one is running on your computer.

Login to your user account automatically when you start your computer

If you want to simply enter the computer without having to login, you can...You even choose which account you want to automatically login to..

Creating, saving, copying, pasting, and moving files or folders on your computer.

Files and folders are an important when it comes to using a computer because the computers entire existence is made up of files which are stored in folders. A group of files together form a software program which runs on your computer. These program files are stored in a folder called program files which will have sub folders or directories with the individual program contained in them. You can also create your own files by typing a document and saving it, or downloading photos to your computer. All files and folders can be copied, saved, pasted or even moved to another location.

Disable or enable the Task Manager using the Group Policy Editor or Windows registry editor

Disabling the task manager is sometimes a very handy tool, especially if you are running public computers. It is also a good idea to stop your children from accessing task manager as they can easily change settings that can possibly harm your computer and cause it to crash.

Importing and Exporting Bookmarks/Favorites in Internet Explorer/Firefox

Ever wondered how to make a backup of your bookmarks in Internet Explorer 8 or Firefox 3? Saving all your favorite bookmarked website links can be an important part of the computer backup process. Or maybe you would like to export your priceless list of bookmarks from one of these browsers to the other? Here's how to import and export your bookmarks/favorites quickly and painlessly.

Putting a picture or text into your Gmail email signature.

A signature is a bit of personalized text (such as your contact information or a favourite quote) that is automatically inserted at the bottom of every message you send. Nowadays it is a common for most people to add an email signature to the end of your emails. Unfortunately Gmail does not support adding a picture, logo, or html to your email signature, however you can add text and links to websites. Putting a picture into a Gmail signature is a daunting task as you will see in the tutorial below.

How to use the BBC code anchor and iurl tags to jump to an anchor in a post

I have a forum that uses bbc code and one day I had decided to make a page that required the user to be able to jump from section to section on that page. Here is the page Computer terms A-Z. I knew that I needed to use the anchor tag in conjunction with the iurl tag, however I couldn't find an understandable explanation on the internet.

Top HTML Layout Codes for your Myspace Webpage

Despite the rising popularity of Facebook, Myspace is still one of the most popular social networking websites, with thousands of users and a wide array of features to create your own page. Unfortunately, as popular as the website is, there are time's when it can cause you trouble. Personal messages left in your public friends area can lead to friction with a different friend, for example, or reveal info about yourself you'd rather have hidden.

Backup your cookies by using the import export option in your browser

Seriously, I never thought I would say this, but I cannot live without my cookies! Yes that's right, I love them. I hate going to a website to sign in and I actually have to type the password and username myself. Hello guys? Who wants to type in your login details when a cookie can do it for you.

Create a desktop shortcut to open Windows registry editor (regedit)

If you are like me and always accessing the window registry to edit it , then you really need this shortcut on the desktop. The usual way to get into the registry editor is to go to the start menu, open the run dialog box, then type in regedit, and finally press enter. Why would you do all that when you can simply click on a icon on your desktop or even have the registry editor icon in the quick launch toolbar.

Transfer email message rules from Outlook Express to Windows Mail

If you had Windows XP and was using Outlook Express, it was a simple step to backup your email message rules by exporting a registry setting and restoring it to the new computer. However now there is Windows Vista and the message rules are stored in a different area in the Windows registry. Not only has the name changed from Outlook Express to Windows Mail, but there is no identity number used in Windows Vista as there was in Windows XP

How to resize a gif image using a free online animated picture editor

In the old days, resizing a gif image file was a major technical event. It seriously wasn't even worth the effort. Just be aware that although we can now size a gif image, and it is relatively easy, but it does sometimes distort the original file. In my experience it is always better to make the gif image smaller when resizing it. Making it larger is sometimes pushing your luck, but there is no harm in giving it a go.

How to repair a Windows XP installation without formatting your computer and loosing your files

Repairing an installation of Windows XP will not wipe all of your files like formatting will. Formatting Windows XP cleans your computer of absolutely everything that you had on your computer, and therefore this fact alone makes repairing a good option to try when fixing an error. If you suspect that there is a problem with the Windows system files you can simply try to repair it before resorting to formatting.

How to embed a Youtube video's HTML code into your Wordpress or Blogger website

In the old days, embedding a video into your website was a huge task that was not only difficult, but took up a lot of bandwidth. However with the invention of websites like Youtube video you can now embed the html code into your website while Youtube hosts the actual video. This way You get to use Youtube's bandwidth for free and still enhance your website with videos that suit your websites theme.

How to extract audio from a movie video clip and save the file as an Mp3, Ac3, Amr, Wma, Wav, etc..

Have you ever wanted to save a video because it had great sound effects or music in it. And what a waste of space it is because you really only wanted the audio part of the video and not the entire movie. Well now it is so easy to separate the audio from the video by extracting the audio only from a video clip. In other words you can Convert AVI, MPEG, MPG, DAT, FLV, WMV/ASF, MOV, MP4, 3GP to aac, ac3, amr_nb, amr_wb, mmf, mp2, mp3, mpc, ogg, wav, wma audio formats. And when you go and play the file you will only hear the audio and not see the video.

How to bring back the Desktop tab when it is missing from the display properties

Sometimes when you right click on your desktop and enter your computers display properties, you may find that the desktop tab is missing. One of the reasons is that this setting may have been disabled. Having the desktop tab in the display properties is important as you can change a number of settings there. For example on the desktop tab you can change the desktop background color, the wallpaper, and also customize the desktop.

How to covert any video format or extract audio - avi,dvd,vob,flv,mpeg,ipod,mp3,Ac3,svcd,mp4,etc..

Sooner or later you will come across a file that will not play in a program or particular device you have and you will have to convert it to make it compatible to play. For example you cannot usually play an .avi video on a mobile phone. Therefore you could convert the video format from .avi or even dvd, to 3gp, 3gpp, or Mpeg 4 to suit your mobile phone.

Change the Windows Vista Start menu to a classic menu

Make the Windows Vista Start menu look like a Windows XP start menu. Over the past few years, most regular computer users have become used to a Windows Xp style menu. I am not sure if we have just learnt to use it well or is it just simply easier. Either way, it made using the Windows Vista start menu a shock to the system. Sometimes it seems a little confusing because it seems like everything comes up at once.

A free program to recover (Recuva) and restore accidentally deleted pictures, photos, and files

Accidentally deleting your precious pictures, photos, and files is bound to happen to anyone of us sooner or later. I hope that you do not encounter this dilemma, however if you do, you may possibly have a chance to recover the files that you have deleted. One way is to get a professional IT guy that specializes in file or data recovery, which in itself can be very expensive. The other way is to buy a program that recovers and restores your deleted files and photos.

Customize the Windows Vista notification area

Add or remove icons from the notification area by changing your settings. If you are wondering where the Windows Vista notification area is, don't worry, because it is right in front of your eyes. We all would know where it is, but probably don't know it is called the notification area. It is the area on the taskbar where the computer clock is located. It may also have a volume control shortcut icon, a network connection icon, a virus update icon, a Windows update notification icon, and more..