Preparing Your Computer for Windows 7

Windows 7 is a completely different breed from the good ol' XP... Before migrating to this new operating system, be armed with the knowhow and hardware requirements..

Preparing Your Computer for Windows 7:

"There's some validity to this claim, since the operating system you're using has probably become bloated or bogged down by files and unused registry entries ...

Full article from Newsfactor Network here"

How to use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a BSoD?

TechRepublic has a good write up on how to find out the cause of each BSOD.
Step by step guide in the link below!


How do I use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death?:

" Have you ever wondered how to obtain extra information from the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) that will sometimes show up and give you ...

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How To Uninstall / Remove System Adware Scanner 2010 Virus (Removal Guide)

How To Uninstall / Remove System Adware Scanner 2010 Virus (Removal Guide): "

Soft Sailor (blog)

We will still use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to remove the System Adware Scanner 2010 virus and the protection driver, although it is originally blocked, ...

PC fits into keyboard, uses only five Watts - News - Linux for Devices

Thai based PC manufacturer Norhtec launches keyboard PC!
An entire PC and its hardware stashed inside a keyboard.

Previously seen on SGLNX, was the release of a Norhtec tablet that runs on AA batteries.

SGLNX: Affordable Linux Touchscreen Tablet running on AA batteries.

In no less than 3 months, Norhtec suprised everyone one again with this keyboard PC.

Take a look at this keyboard PC aka Gecko Surfpad in action below:

PC fits into keyboard, uses only five Watts - News - Linux for Devices


Today is 18th December 2009
Time now is 14:26 hrs

Back up a freshly baked and customized XP/VISTA operating system

Now that you have a new laptop or desktop, you'd probably spend the next 2-3 days installing all the mission critical applications, that you are used to, from the last PC that you'd been using.

MSN messenger, Winzip, Nero, PowerDVD, Firefox, Chrome, Java runtime, anti-virus programs, etc.

You'd probably also customize the appearance of the desktop such as the start up menu color, background picture and even a sound scheme that features your own voice....

Only after fully customizing it, you'd feel the PC is ready for use.
Then the fear of losing the 2-3 days of customization work sinks in.

What if the PC is infected with some serious spyware and virus and you have to reinstall everything all over again?