The NTFS file system is used on Windows computers, but if you want to use a drive that uses the NTFS file system onto a Linux computer, you have to "mount" the drive onto the computer. This mounting process is done for you automatically in Mac and Windows operating systems, but the Linux operating s......[Read More]

Organization is one of the most important virtues of any programmer. Creating a program from scratch demands that you make a layout of how the program will work and how the interface (graphical or not) will interact harmoniously with the functions you write and call. The best way to get an idea of h......[Read More]

The AutoPlay menu in Windows presents the user with options for opening media files using software that is installed on the computer. For instance, inserting a DVD movie or connecting a USB thumb drive loaded with video files will launch the AutoPlay menu, giving the user one-click access to their m......[Read More]

The Windows 2000 operating system was produced before Windows XP, and while it is largely not in use anymore, some organizations may still run it for legacy applications that will only run on the Windows 2000 operating system. If you need to wipe out Windows 2000 on a computer and reinstall it, this......[Read More]

Scan Disk is a utility on Windows systems that checks for bad parts of your hard drive. The Scan Disk utility rectifies issues caused by system crashes, improper maintenance of applications and viruses. At the end of the Scan Disk process, your system will produce a report with the amount of hard dr......[Read More]

The fax and scan service in the Windows Vista operating system will enable you to send faxes from your computer, forwarding them directly to the recipient. This will save you money over having to purchase a dedicated fax unit, allowing you to use your combination printer/scanner to upload a document......[Read More]

The Acer Extensa 5220 is a single-core CPU laptop computer utilizing the Windows XP operating system. While the default incarnation of Windows XP does not contain Bluetooth support, later releases and updates to the core structure of the XP operating system enable Bluetooth functionality. Accomplish......[Read More]

If it takes you longer than ten minutes every morning to search around your closet for that single shirt or a particular pair of pants, if you have to dig into a mountain of shoes to find the pair to go with your outfit then you have become a victim of closet clutter. There are simple adjustments yo......[Read More]

Erasing everything off a laptop is a simple task. According to pcworld.com, the best method to clearing a hard drive is using a boot disk. Simply deleting files off your computer into the recycling bin leaves a trail of those files. If you ever plan on selling your laptop or giving it away, it is cr......[Read More]

Windows 2000 gained the Automatic Update feature as of Service Pack 3. Windows Automatic Update automatically installs the latest security and stability updates for Windows 2000 from Microsoft. Updates often include patches to critical security vulnerabilities and stability problems. While Microsoft......[Read More]

The "boot.ini" file is used in older Windows operating systems such as Windows XP, 2000 and 2003. The boot.ini file instructs the boot process and sets up the location of the Windows operating system boot files. The boot.ini file is in plain text and you can edit it using the Windows Notepad softwar......[Read More]

Reinstalling Windows XP often means formatting your computer. However, due to viruses and hardware failure, all you may need to reinstall is the Windows XP bootloader. You can reinstall the Windows XP bootloader without formatting or losing your files. Some of the main causes of a missing Windows XP......[Read More]

Microsoft introduced a huge leap ahead in recovery and restoration options with the debut of Windows XP in 2002. Not only does the operating system store System Restore points, prior state to which the computer can be restored if installing something causes a problem, but it also includes a System R......[Read More]

Windows XP computers have "names" that are used for network connectivity purposes. Depending on how your computer was set up, the name of your computer may have already been set before you received it, or you may have set it up when you first got your computer. Regardless, you can change the compute......[Read More]

Your computer is a highly customizable device that allows you to personalize and change many of its aspects. You can customize your computer to signify your personality or interest by adjusting the screensaver, background, window border color, icons and sounds. When you want to revert your computer'......[Read More]

KVM, or Kernel-based Virtual Machine, is a virtual machine system for Linux that uses support built into the Linux kernel. Instead of installing a third-party virtualization program such as VMware or VirtualBox, users can install the native KVM utility instead. Users can run other operating systems ......[Read More]

If you encounter a system error or problem with your Windows Vista operating system and you only have an upgrade disc, you can boot directly from the disk and use the repair function or reinstall the operating system if needed. The only installation option you do not have with the upgrade disc is th......[Read More]

The Task Manager is a Windows utility that shows the current state of the operating system. It can be used to close unnecessary programs and processes that may be using up your system's resources.......[Read More]

The Windows XP 64-bit edition comes with a "compatibility mode," allowing it to successfully run 32-bit software. Because of this, to install all of your favorite Windows 98 programs on your newer computer, all you have to do is run their setup utility the same way you would on any other machine. Yo......[Read More]

You can use many different software programs for digital photo viewing and editing. Most MS Windows installations include Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, but if you use MS Office, you probably have Microsoft Office Picture Manager installed as well. Many people also use Adobe Photoshop or a picture......[Read More]