In this part I will go though every step from installing Windows and Ubuntu to creating the dual-boot. Windows XP + Ubuntu 7.04 What you will need: Windows XP Boot Disk Ubuntu 7.04 Boot Disk Make sure your computer is set to boot from a CD. To check this go into your BIOS. From there go to "Boot" and go to "Boot Priorities". Make sure CD-ROM is set to boot first and you're all set.... Read more.

Ok, so you say you forgot your Windows administrator's password, huh? Oh well, it doesn't really matter if you did or you just say you did. The fact is that you need to gain access to a computer and you cannot "remember" the administrator's password. How can you get out of this situation without formatting and re-installing the operating system? One method of gaining access to the system is by... Read more.

XPS documents are a new archiving format perfect for preserving content and securely sharing information, no matter which program you're using. To create an XPS document: Open any document in virtually any application and click Print In the Printer Selection menu, choose MicrosoftXPS Document Writer and save the file. Double-click the file to open it in the XPS Viewer, which Windows Intern... Read more.

A recent article on ZDNet listed some of the features and additions that have been thrown on the table to be included in a future release of the Windows operating system. These aren’t necessarily confirmed, just things that have been asked for by their beta testing user base. antivirus included (I personally would love it if OneCare was integrated, but I’m sure they’d get in trouble ... Read more.

Deb Shinder at WXPNews is loading me up with good information tonight. I’ve been having problems with getting the Remote Desktop Connection working through my current desktop system at home. She’s pointed me to a newer version that’s included with Vista, but can be downloaded separately and used with Windows XP. What’s that sound? Oh, it’s the sound of me downloading this bad boy as w... Read more.

It took millions of dollars to make Windows Vista secure and stable. While I am happy that Windows Vista is so much stable than Windows XP; there is a bullet proof way to crash WindowsVista. Open Windows Vista windows explorer by hitting Windows Key and the letter E. Try holding both keys down for 3 seconds and it is annoying. Try holding the key down to 5 seconds and its f**k up. How about... Read more.

Our personal computers are like fine automobiles—they need preventive maintenance to run efficiently and avoid major breakdowns. The following tips can help improve your computer's performance. These examples use Microsoft Windows XP. Some of the screens may differ from version to version, but overall you'll find these tips work for all versions of Windows, including Windows 95, Windows 98, W... Read more.

The new Windows Live Photo Gallery application, Here are the features that I think make the product. (more...)... Read more.

Internet Explorer 7’s search tool is no longer limited to Microsoft’s search engine. Now you can use it with Google, Yahoo, eBay, Wikipedia, and many others. To do this: Click the down arrow labeled Search Options, which is located at the right of the search box’s magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen. Click Find More Providers, and then choose the one(s) you w... Read more.

Why would Microsoft remove the good ol' command-line telnet client from the default Windows Vista installation?!? Well, they did...but here's how to get it back: 1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel 2. Select Programs and Features 3. From the menu of the left, select Turn Windows Features On or Off 4. Scroll down, and then check the "Telnet client" box 5. Click OK... Read more.