How to Free Space on Your Windows 7, Vista & XP PC
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: November 14, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
If you are servicing your PC or you are desperately trying to free up some space, we have put together a guide which should help you clear up all of the unnecessary file build-up which inevitably builds up on all…
How to Boot Into Safe Mode: Windows 7, Vista & XP Guide
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: November 14, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
If you are running Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or 7 you may at some point need to boot into Safe Mode, this is a great diagnostic mode for Windows-based PCs and can often help you rectify problems.
Windows 7: Celebrates First Birthday With 240million Sales
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: October 21, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
Microsoft will be celebrating the anniversary of its greatest selling operating system to date on Friday when Windows 7 turns one year old, having sold 240million licences.
Windows XP SP2: Hack Allows ‘Shortcut Patch’ To Be Installed
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 10, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
PC users who are still using Windows XP SP2, even after the service pack was retired on July 13 can still receive security updates thanks to a trick found by editing the registry.
Windows XP SP2: How To Keep Secure
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: July 12, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
As you may have read earlier support for Windows XP service pack 2 ends tomorrow, therefore you should seriously consider installing SP3, however some users cannot upgrade to SP3 due to program incompatibility etc.
Windows XP SP2: Support Ends Tuesday – Install SP3 Now
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: July 12, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
Are you still running Windows XP Home/Professional SP2? If so you need to know that support for this particular version of the OS finishes tomorrow, which will leave you open to security vulnerabilities.
Netbook Battery Life: Windows 7 vs. XP
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 26, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
According to a recent two-page article on ComputerWorld apparently Windows XP out performs Windows 7 when comparing battery, it seems that after a few independent tests it is not uncommon for Windows XP to allow 2.5 hours more battery life…
Windows 7 RTM Theme for those that love XP
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 20, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
For those of you who are running Windows XP and are in two minds as to whether to upgrade to Windows 7 a new skin has been designed to replicate Windows 7 on your Windows XP Operating System, not only…
Users keep Microsoft Windows XP alive
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: July 1, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
This time last year Microsoft announced that they would be pulling the plug on Windows XP, this frustrated many users who were not big fans of the Windows Vista Operating System. However since this news a lot of people are…
Microsoft updating Windows XP antipiracy technology
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 26, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
The launch of Windows Vista did not go as well as expected and saw many people sticking with the much-trusted Windows XP. Microsoft understand how popular the old operating system is and have now announced that they are updating the…
New Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards under XP and Vista
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: July 23, 2008Filed under: Computers, Software
There is a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards and if you are wondering how it will perform under Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, then you need to check out Tweak Towns 12 page review and test. The ATI…
Microsoft gives in: Windows XP Support until 2014
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 25, 2008Filed under: Computers, Software
It seems that Microsoft has listened to public demand; the software giant has decided to extend their offer of technical support of Windows XP. Microsoft will now offer extended support for updates and security patches on the XP operating system…
ATI Catalyst 8.6 driver for Radeon graphics cards: XP and Vista performance
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: June 23, 2008Filed under: Computer Hardware, Computers, Software
The new ATI Catalyst 8.6 driver for Radeon graphics cards has just been released by AMD and you may want to know how well this driver performs under Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Tweak Town take a closer look and…
Video of Microsoft revealing Windows 7 at D6: The scoop shows multi-touch support
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: May 28, 2008Filed under: Alternative News, Software
We are all up for Windows 7 and when Microsoft showed off a snippet of it working we fell in love because the scoop is it reveals multi-touch support. Steve Ballmer and mastermind Bill Gates was on stage at D6…
MSI Wind in both Linux Novell and Windows XP for $500
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: May 14, 2008Filed under: Computers, Laptops
MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is ready to clear up some of the questions surrounding the MSI Wind (Wi-Fi Network Device). MSI Computer will offer both Linux and Windows (XP Home Edition) based configurations,…
