Saturday, January 24, 2015

Group Related Programs Together on Windows 10

When you are on your computer at work, it is normal to have several programs running at once, some for work and some for personal use. Unfortunately, as you know, having unrelated programs running on your desktop may easily cause a distraction and reduce your productivity. Ideally, you could group the programs together according to type and use...


Customize the Start Menu on Windows 10

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft decided to bring back the Start menu that many users complained about missing in Windows 8. However, the new Start menu also includes an area for live tiles which work similarly to the ones in the old release of Windows. Using the steps in this tutorial, you can customize the Start...


How Do I Block Ad Cookies and Data Brokers on Windows ?

If you saw this 60 Minutes report on CBS (Click on the YouTube video below to view.), then you know that data brokers are robbing and selling your private data. They use cookies, GPS, the serial number of your SIM card, data that they buy from retailers, and analytics to correlate your IP address with your email. They also...


How Do I Free Up Space on My C Drive ?

If your C drive is getting full, follow the steps in this tutorial to erase unnecessary files, and free up drive space. Before we start, make sure to move all the important files in your C drive to another drive. Step  1 : Go to the desktop, and double-click the Computer icon. Alternatively, you can press Win key...


How to Check the Memory of an External Graphics Card in Windows 7

You have two types of graphics memory in your computer systems: internal graphics memory and external graphics memory. The internal graphics memory is part of the system’s motherboard. The external graphics memory belongs to the hardware of a dedicated graphics card which is installed separately on the motherboard. Graphics memory is needed to run high definition games and...


How to Write Gmail Filters

You depend on your email for your social life and work, so it is quite annoying when someone sends you junk mail. Your phone beeps that you have mail, but the message is nothing important that you need to read. Fortunately, you can deal with junk email messages when you use Gmail with filters. Here is now to...


Use Google Data Proxy to Save on Airtime in Chrome

Cell phone companies typically do not offer unlimited data plans anymore.  Unlimited plans were offered in some markets when only 3G was available, but with 4G, users can use up large amounts of GB in a short time.  This usage creates a strain on the cellular network as its capacity is not unlimited. Also, in developing countries, unlimited...


How to Create a God Mode Folder in Windows 7 & 8

The Windows operating system is full of hidden features and tricks. Using these hidden features can save you a lot of time and increase your productivity. One of the most useful features which is not widely known in Windows 7 and Windows 8 is God Mode. God Mode is a folder which lists all the possible settings available...


Friday, January 23, 2015

Change the Size of Virtual Memory in Windows 7 & 8

Virtual memory helps your PC execute programs and actions quickly when you are running low on random-access memory (RAM). Virtual memory combines your RAM memory with your hard drive space. These two work together to compensate for lack of RAM and attempt to speed up your system. For many actions RAM is directly correlated to your computer’s speed. The more...