Microsoft Windows 7 includes the Remote Assistance feature for remote support. Users on other Windows computers can provide assistance by remotely controlling your desktop. You must invite the remote person before a connection can take place. Use the Easy Connect method if the other person is also u

Owning a trash compactor can be more cost effective than renting one.Wire Trash Can image by Julie F from Fotolia.comA trash compactor is useful in many different industries and businesses. With a compactor, you can cut down on trash volume, increase sanitation, increase the security of...

Xara is a program artists use to create text documents and 2-D designs for a variety of media. Its features include templates to rapidly create new documents, like Web pages and brochures. Its drawing tools include commands for creating arbitrarily complex curves (i.e. the Bezier tool), and for pred

Windows Explorer is like a browser window for searching and opening files and programs within your computer. You can access all the files and programs on the computer as well as go directly to a section of the computer, such as the Control Panel. The Control Panel is where you can adjust system sett

The master file table on the hard drive of your Windows XP computer is the area of the drive that contains referencing information for the entire unit. Repairing the master file table of the system is necessary when it has become corrupt due to drive errors and other system problems (such as viruses

Windows system files are a group of files installed with the operating system that dictate how the system performs tasks such as hardware communication, networking protocols and security settings. Through drive errors or data failures these files can become corrupt and lead to system instability and

XP Defender is a fake Internet security program that pretends to scan your computer for viruses and then launches pop-ups telling you that your computer is infected with viruses and that you must purchase the "full version" of XP Defender to remove the viruses. In addition, XP Defender redirects you

Microsoft embeds a hidden globally unique identifier (GUID) in its applications. Your GUID is always the same and allows others to track everything you do on your computer. You can't turn off GUID embedding because it disables your system. You can get around it with free ID-Blaster Plus. IC-Blaster

Microsoft Small Business Server provides security to businesses using a network to manage multiple computers. Computer users that wish to join the network must log on to the domain using the correct username and password. If you are trying to add a Windows Vista computer to a Small Business Server,

Registry keys are found within the operating system. Every program installed on your machine will have these keys and sub-keys in root files, telling the program certain functions and assisting the program with various parameters. Most people will never need to access their computer's registry, but

Net Blocker is a firewall designed to protect you from entering malicious sites that send malware to your computer and to warn you of malicious sites while you are surfing the Web. If you already have a firewall or computer security system in place, the use of Net Blocker may be redundant for you. Y

The Windows taskbar is displayed at the bottom of your computer screen. It is used to display all open or running windows. The Start button is on the left side of the taskbar and the time and hidden icons are displayed on the right. You can change the color of the taskbar and change its location by

You can "pin" frequently used programs, such as Microsoft Excel, to the Windows Start menu. When a program is pinned, it will remain on the Start menu until you remove it. Pinning programs to the Start menu allows you to easily access them, and provides an alternative to placing them on the desktop

Styling your short windows may not be as easy as you think. Although tailor-made window treatments that are the perfect length may at first appear to be the only option, hanging long drapes and sheers is another equally viable option. Before disregarding a floor-length pair of curtains for your shor

The Sun Blade 150 Workstation is an older computer that shipped with Sun's Java system pre-installed, but there is nothing preventing you from using the computer as a Windows XP machine. This is possible by performing a simple installation of the XP operating system on the computer, overwriting the

In Windows XP, startup programs run automatically when you start your computer. They include everything from system tools, such as drivers, to security tools, such as antivirus and antispyware programs. The more startup programs your computer has, the slower it takes to launch, so disabling the prog

Sound devices, or sound cards, are physical attachments that connect to the expansion slots of computers. They encode, decode, and provide input and output for digital and analog sound components. Most sound cards provide multiple sound outputs to allow for surround sound inputs. Most Windows operat

Run-time errors are errors of processing. They can be caused by software issues, over-clocking your computer, other running programs and viruses. A run-time error will usually close out of your web browser. Nevertheless, your system will occasionally reboot upon an error occurring. The errors can be

The Windows registry is set up as an object owned by the administrator. The owner of a Windows element is able to edit, delete and add to its settings. If you want to restore ownership to the registry to another user, you must give permissions to the object in the Windows registry. This is beneficia

ProLiant Servers are industry standard servers developed and marketed by Hewlett Packard. The installation procedure for ProLiant servers involve some very specific steps, which if done incorrectly, can result in server failure. Note that you will need administrative rights and privileges to install