It happens to the best of us - getting locked out of our computers. Sometimes, if you get your Windows pre-installed, you might really have no idea what the default administrator account is or its password. So how do you get the password or bypass it....

Windows has decided to feature more of nature in the past two incarnations of Windows. Vista even dubbed the scenic wallpapers "Vistas" for good measure. I know a number of people who would opt staring at these natures scenes as their wallpapers too...

The command prompt has been an indispensable tool for more experienced and power users. For some of us who had the privilege of using DOS, it brings back quite a lot of memories. I have to admit I still use it for some tasks like file and folder...

I can't believe how careless people are with their data nowadays. Last week, a friend used his flash drive to transfer files on my computer. As I was copying files, I accidentally included a couple of files which contained all of his financial...

If you think you're rid of that annoying prompt that asks you to deny or allow certain tasks to be done. Sometimes this can be as simple as launching an application and being prompted to launch one can be hell of an annoyance. I understand that UAC makes...

Here's yet another nifty Windows 7 feature - Jump Lists. If you think Microsoft has already thought of all of the possible tweaks that it can do to the good old Start Menu, well, this introduction of Jump Lists would definitely be something new even to...

If you've been a computer user who has had the experience of using XP or Vista, then navigating the Windows 7 Desktop shouldn't even be a hard transition for you. The desktop, is composed mostly of the same items that you're accustomed to in Windows...

If you're a Windows Vista user, transitioning to the Windows 7 user experience would be pretty seamless. By now, you're well-acquainted with Aero and most of the bits are intuitive. To some extent, 7 is a better and faster Vista but I'm sure Microsoft...

So Microsoft has decided to launch a new Windows version in order to save itself from the debacle that was Windows Vista. Honestly, I've been an early adopter of Vista and there were times when I really think, "What the heck was wrong with XP...

It is quite understandable why most older people shun technology. If things have worked for them so far, then why would they bother themselves with something totally unfamiliar? However, for the elderly who are curious and motivated enough to try...