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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now available and includes a number of new features and improvements. One of the new features is automatic defragmentation of your hard drives. If you have Vista SP1 installed on your computer, Windows will automatically start defragmenting your hard drives every week. You can also manually defragment your hard drive if you want to. The benefits of automatic defragmentation are that it can help improve the performance of your computer, and it can free up space on your hard drive....

There’s no denying that flash games are a great way to waste time. But there’s something special about the best flash games, the ones that are so well-made and engaging that you can’t help but spend hours playing them. There’s something about these games that makes you feel like you’re in control, like you’re in the game yourself. They’re also often very challenging, so if you’re looking for a game to keep you entertained for hours on end, then these are definitely worth checking out....

Ubuntu 10.10, code-named “Maverick Meerkat,” is the latest release of the Ubuntu Linux operating system and it offers a number of new features for netbooks. One of the most significant changes in Maverick Meerkat is the new look for Ubuntu. The desktop has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and visually appealing, with a simplified interface and an emphasis on speed and efficiency. The new look is available on both traditional laptops and netbooks, making it easier for users to find what they’re looking for....

Windows Vista has a new paging file system that can take up more disk space than previous versions of Windows. Here’s how to determine how much space your Vista installation will use and what you can do to reduce its size. The paging file system is a new feature in Windows Vista that allows the operating system to store temporary files and data in memory instead of on disk. This can save disk space, but it can also increase the size of the Windows Vista installation....

We hate bundled crapware. It’s a waste of time and money. Bundled crapware is software that’s been put together in a way that makes it difficult to uninstall. It can also slow down your computer, and make it harder to use the software. It’s not good for your computer or your wallet. What’s the Problem? Sure, you say, you can just uncheck the box when you are installing it. You’re a geek, and you know stuff!...

I’m not sure, but my internet explorer is opening new tabs slowly. I’ve tried disabling cookies, clearing my history, and refreshing the page. Nothing seems to help. Ever noticed how opening Internet Explorer can take forever on some PCs? That’s generally because your add-ons are slowing it down to a crawl—and even worse than that, they affect creating new tabs as well. Over at the official Internet Explorer blog, they’ve put together a chart that shows the most popular add-ons sorted by the amount of slowness they add to IE’s load times, but you can check for yourself and disable the add-ons if you want to....

If you’re like most people, your computer is probably running Windows 7 or 8.1. But if you’re like some people, you might want to go back to Windows XP or Vista. Here’s how to do it. First, make sure that your computer is up-to-date: Go to the Windows Update website and check for updates. If there are any available, install them. Next, make a backup of your computer: Copy all the important files onto a USB drive or another storage device....

If you’re looking to run Ubuntu in Windows 7, there are a few different ways to do it. The easiest way is to use VMware Player, which allows you to run Ubuntu inside of a virtual machine. However, this method has some limitations. For example, you can’t use Windows 7 features like the Start menu or the File Explorer. Additionally, VMware Player can be a bit slow and resource intensive. If you’re looking for a more traditional way to run Ubuntu in Windows 7, you can use Boot Camp Assistant....

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can help you understand how your website is performing. One way to see what pages a traffic source is linking to is to look at the links in Google Analytics. .. You can usually see an abnormal amount of views in the Top Content report, but sometimes it’s not so clear which pages are being linked to. There is an easy way to see this, it’s just not immediately obvious to everybody....

If you’re looking to try out BlackBerry OS on your PC, there are a few things you’ll need. First, you’ll need a BlackBerry device. Second, you’ll need a computer with an operating system that can run BlackBerry OS. Finally, you’ll need some software that will help you test the BlackBerry OS on your PC. To start, open up the Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where your BlackBerry device is stored....

If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, you can turn your firewall on or off by using the following steps: Open the Start menu and type “firewall” and hit enter. If firewall is not already open, it will be opened. In the firewall window, click on the “properties” button and then on the “firewall settings” tab. In the firewall settings tab, click on the “on” button next to “enable Windows Firewall”....

If you’re looking to shortened URLs for your website, there are a few things you can do to make sure the destination is correct. First, check the URL’s source. If it’s a shortened URL that’s been created by someone else, make sure that the original URL is still available and correct. If not, you can try verifying the destination by checking the website’s hostname or domain name. If both are correct, then the destination is likely correct....

If you’re like most people, you probably use a spreadsheet to keep track of your finances, expenses, and other important data. But what if you want to import text into your spreadsheet? Excel 2007 has a built-in text import feature that can help you do just that. To import text into Excel 2007, follow these steps: Open the spreadsheet in which you want to import the text. Click the cell in which you want to start importing the text....

Ubuntu Linux is a popular Linux distribution that comes pre-installed with the Firestarter firewall. The firewall is a powerful tool that can help protect your computer from unauthorized access. To install the Firestarter firewall on Ubuntu, follow these steps: Open the Ubuntu Software Center and search for “Firestarter.” Click the “Install” button to launch the installation wizard. On the first screen of the installation wizard, select “Ubuntu” as your operating system and click Next....

IE7 Tab Bars are a great way to organize your tabs in IE7. However, if you remove the Command Bar from the Tab Bars, you lose the ability to control your tabs with keyboard shortcuts. This can be a big inconvenience if you need to quickly move between tabs or close a tab. To workaround this issue, you can add a shortcut to your shortcut bar that allows you to control your tabs with keyboard shortcuts....

Word 2007 offers a great way to rotate pictures in your document. To do this, you need to open the Picture Tools palette and select the picture you want to rotate. Then, you need to click on the Rotate button. Word will then start rotating the picture according to your chosen angle. Open your Word document and click on the picture or graphic you want to move. You will see the edit outline around your graphic....

Windows Vista is a great operating system, but it has its share of problems. Here’s how it scored on my experience index: Ease of Use: 7/10 Windows Vista is easy to use, but there are a few new features that you’ll have to get used to. Functionality: 8/10 Windows Vista offers a lot of great features, but some things are still missing. Overall, it’s an excellent operating system. Appearance and Customization: 9/10 Windows Vista looks great and is very customizable....

Regular expressions are a powerful tool that can be used to search and replace text in a document. However, on Linux, regular expressions can be difficult to use because of the lack of a built-in regex engine. To overcome this obstacle, you can use Regexxer, a free software regex engine that is available online. Regexxer is easy to use and can be installed on any Linux computer. Once installed, you will need to create a file called ~/....

If you’re a fan of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, then you’re likely familiar with the term “zinc TV.” Zinc TV is a new type of streaming service that offers a variety of content including movies and TV shows as well as local content. Zinc TV is available on devices like Roku, AppleTV, Android TVs, and more. It’s an affordable way to watch your favorite shows and movies without having to pay for a cable or satellite subscription....

If you are using Windows Vista, you can make Explorer show window titles in a more user-friendly way. This article will show you how to do this. First, open the Start menu and type “explorer.” Then, click on the “Explorer” icon. The “Explorer” window will open. In the “Explorer” window, click on the “Titles” tab. In the “Titles” tab, click on the “Show windows with titles” button. Now, in the “Titles” tab, you will see a list of all of your windows....