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Remote Desktop Alternatives

There are many reasons that you may want to use a program other than Remote Desktop to connect to another PC. It is possible that your version of Windows didn’t come with Remote Desktop. For example, Windows 7 Home and Home Premium, Windows 8 non-pro, and a few versions of Vista do not come with remote desktop.  It is also possible that you would like to go for a more secure alternative, although there are plenty of tips to use remote desktop securely. This is a topic for another post though. Whatever your reasons may be, you probably are looking for a solid, secure alternative. Let’s take a look at the best options. read more

Windows 7 Not Shutting Down Problem

So, recently, I had to help someone with an issue where their PC running Windows 7 would not shut down. Luckily, we were able to get the problem resolved. I figured that others might be having this issue so I thought I would share a few tips that could help you to fix this problem. Before we start looking into solutions, one helpful tip is that you can perform a hard shut down of your computer by holding down the power button on your PC. Under normal circumstances, you don’t want to do this, but in this specific case, you may have no other alternative. read more

How To Disable Windows 7 Hibernation

Windows Hibernation mode is a feature in Windows that allows your computer to essentially turn off to save power with the advantage that you will be exactly where you left off when you come out of hibernation. When a computer is put into hibernation mode, the computer takes a snapshot of all the memory and the Windows settings and saves all this information on the hard disk of the computer. After the information is saved, the computer turns off. As stated above, a great benefit of this is that there is no need for power to maintain itself in the hibernation state. This is not the case in the standby mode which requires some power. read more

Disable Search Service in Windows 7 and 8

The Windows Search Service is the service in Windows 7 and 8 that replaced the Windows indexing service from previous versions of Windows. Essentially, the search service runs in the background and scans files and folders to record information about these files and folders.  Then, when you need to perform a file search, it should run much faster due to these records of information that Windows has compiled. However, this improved file search speed comes at a cost of WSS (Windows Search Service) constantly running in the background using system resources. If your computer has enough power, I would recommend leaving this service alone. However, if you are starting to notice that your PC is slowing down, disabling this service will help you to regain some speed. read more

Windows 8 Pros and Cons: Should You Take the Jump?

The last time they made such a drastic change to Windows was back in 1995, when they introduced the Start menu. This time around, the leading developer of Operating Systems has introduced the Metro interface – love it or hate it, this is the future.

Windows 8 is already out there, and the debates among computer users are raging; not surprisingly, since the latest OS upgrade from Microsoft aims for a clear departure from its predecessors. If you’re looking for a verdict on whether you should consider upgrading, this article will point out the most notable pros and cons. read more