PC Memoirs

If you want to ensure that only you can access a certain file, and users you allow access to the file, then the easiest way to do so is to zip (compress) a file with Winzip/Winrar or Windows’ own compression tool. All you need to do is download Winzip or Winrar, install the program and […]

In one of my previous posts I listed 10 third party defragmenting programs and I mentioned that Windows includes its own defragmenter. One reader complained that I didn’t describe how and where this Windows tool can be found. So here it is: In Windows XP, Disk Defragmenter can be found in Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools and […]

Today I’m continuing with my top 10 list of recommended software. This time the topic is defragmentation. Before I list my top 10 programs, it might be a good idea to explain why you should care about defragmenting. As stated in Wikipedia, ‘Defragmentation is a process that reduces the number of fragmentations in the file system. This is […]

Here is a new addition to my Fun with PC category. This time you can download an application that makes the victim think Windows has been deleted! This could be an awesome prank, provided you can install the file on a friend’s computer. Another option is, you send the file to your ‘victim’ and make […]

Microsoft confirmed that it plans to release the finished version of Windows 7 by the end of the year, in time for the holiday shopping season. It was originally scheduled for release in 2010, but after the successful launch of the Beta test version and the Release Candidate two weeks ago, it looks like Microsoft will […]