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Ever need to grab a file or two from your ext4 partition?  Maybe you’ve wanted to backup a few important files while you were in Windows.  Here’s how to browse your Linux partition from Windows using a tool called Ext2explore.

Most Linux distributions nowadays use the ext4 partition by default, and while there are some tools that can read the older ext2 and ext3 partitions, Ext2explore (also known as Ext2Read) is the only one that we’ve seen that is able to read all three.  In the spirit of Linux, it’s also open source.

You can download Ext2explore from the Ext2Read … [Read More...]

Do you leave your Mac unattended when you’re not using it? Rather than leave your Mac exposed so that anybody has access to it, you can lock your Mac’s display whenever you’re away from it. Here’s how.

Power users probably already know how to do this, but it’s not easily apparent for the average user, so today we’ll show you a couple of methods to secure your Mac OS X computer.

Using Keychain Access

The easiest way to accomplish this is to use the menubar shortcut from Keychain Access, which will give you a menubar icon that will let you … [Read More...]

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Are you confused by the barrage of video cables available today?  Let’s take a look at the most important video cables today, HDMI and DVI, and see what’s the differences between the two.

A decade ago, it was much easier to figure out how to get your TV connected to your devices, especially since most people only had a VCR.  Our screens were smaller, the quality was worse, but the world was simpler.  Today you can hardly walk in an electronics store without getting pressured to buy a several hundred dollar HDMI cable just … [Read More...]

I’m a big reader and an enthusiastic about Tech blogs; it’s no mystery why I write for Windows Guides. I have noticed, and I suppose that many of you too, that there’s a lot of expectation about using graphics hardware acceleration on browsers. Just this week, I have read at least 20 posts about this subject. This has been so important that the new version of Internet Explorer is basing its released with a huge focus on this feature.

But, what are we really talking about?

For many years computers, have been shipped with  a component that can improve your … [Read More...]

Microsoft Windows 7 is the newest generation of the Microsoft Windows operating systems, Released in 2009. It has many new features to enhance the way you use your computer. Windows 7 is now becoming the new standard of Windows, since XP stole the spotlight from Windows 98. It provides a more manageable user interface for today’s multi-tasker and better searching capabilities. It really takes the best of what Windows XP had and added form and function.

Previously, we showed you how to restrict logon hours, programs, and games with Windows Vista or Windows 7 Parental Controls. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do the following with Windows Live Family Safety:

• Download Windows Life Family Safety.
• Set up a Windows account for your child.
• Set up Windows Life Family Safety.
• Customize Windows Live Family Safety settings:
  • Restrict specific websites with web filtering.
  • Monitor online usage with activity reporting.
  • Manage contact lists to restrict/allow communication with contact management.
  • Approve/deny requests from users.
  • Set time limits for computer access.
  • Set Game restrictions by game/content.
  • Set program restrictions.

… [Read More...]

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This article will discuss the differences between the Linux and Windows operating software’s; we discuss some of the pro’s and con’s of each system. Let us first start out with a general overview of the Linux operating system. Linux at its most basic form is a computer kernel.

If you have a Netbook or Laptop that you would like to use on a Public Wi-Fi hotspot, there are security precautions you need to take. Here we look at keeping your computer secure at public Wi-Fi hotspots.

Public Wi-Fi hotspots seem to be available in more locations than ever before. If you move between them a lot or are just getting started, following these security precautions can help keep your machine safe and secure. For this article we look at security steps in Windows 7, but most of these tips and suggestions will work in XP, Vista, and even … [Read More...]

If you’ve ever accidentally triggered a system shutdown and then suddenly changed your mind, here’s the simple trick to tell Windows to abort the shutdown and let you get back to goofing off.

Note: This isn’t a new trick to most serious geeks, but it’s something useful that quite a few people don’t know.

The Scenario

So there you are, minding your own business and wasting time on Facebook, when Windows pops up a message telling you that you need to reboot right now… and you accidentally choose Restart now.

While you’re learning new stuff, you should check out our … [Read More...]

One of the more irritating problems with the Windows command prompt is that you can’t paste anything into the window using the keyboard easily—it requires using the mouse. Here’s how to fix that problem.

The solution, as with many Windows shortcomings, is to use a quick AutoHotkey script to enable pasting from the keyboard. What it actually does is take the clipboard contents and use the SendInput function to send the keystrokes really quickly to the console window.

But first… here’s another way to do it.

The Alternate Built-In Way to Paste from the Keyboard

There is actually a way … [Read More...]

We already know from Deck’s great posts and RSVR85′s Media Center customization guide that Windows Media Center is a robust media hub with a great user interface. The ability to pull in internet TV, act as a DVR for broadcast TV, and serve as a library for music, pictures, and videos has made it my choice in my home entertainment center. However, it does have its shortcomings, one of which is its inability to play some types of video files without third-party software. I’m going to show you how to make this a non-issue by configuring Windows Media Center to … [Read More...]

You know you’re a geek when you hear thunder and then check Google weather instead of looking out the damn window.

Want more hilarious comics?

This illustration is courtesy Twaggies.com, a great site that monitors for fun quotes on Twitter and then draws hilarious illustrations of them.

This article was written by How-To Geek (Source)… [Read More...]

Everybody’s got that one family member on Facebook that you just don’t want to talk to, but they bug you every time you sign into Facebook chat anyway—here’s how to sign on without them seeing you.

The simple solution to this problem is to create a new List for the friends you want to hide from, and then set that list to offline in Facebook chat. You can start off by clicking on Friends on the left-hand menu.

Then click on the Create a List button, of course…

First, you’ll want to give the list a name—I chose “Hidden Chat” … [Read More...]

Download Tweaks.com Logon Changer for Windows 7

Download Tweaks.com Logon Changer for Windows 7

How to Use Tweaks.com Logon Changer for Windows 7

This program is simple to use: just open the program (no installation required) and click Change Logon Screen.

Choose a logon screen image to use. One of the great things about this program is you don’t need to worry about image sizing (unlike the manual method mentioned at the beginning of this guide) as it will automatically resize the picture for you:

You should then see the following prompt New Logon Background Successfully Installed:

Now … [Read More...]