All Posts Tagged With: "XP"

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How to Disable or Enable Error Reporting in Windows

If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2003, you must have seen a pop-up message asking whether to send this error report to Microsoft whenever a program stops working abruptly. Microsoft has included Error Reporting so that they can make Windows better and stable but this can be bugging if you tend to have [...]

23Apr2007 | Everton | 4 comments | Continued
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CinePlayer DVD Decoder For Vista- Best Quality DVD Playback

I made some progress in the week with my new Home Theatre PC. My new 7950GT graphics card arrived on Tuesday, which totally solved the poor quality video on my 42″ Plasma. The image is stunning and it made me realise that the Samsung monitors on my main PC are very low quality.  [...]

22Apr2007 | Everton | 11 comments | Continued
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PC911: Computer Help In Plain English

I was approached directly last week by PC911 who asked me to write a sponsored review of their site.
I had a quick check of the site and agreed within 30 seconds as PC911 passed my ‘CV’ test. That’s the time it takes a good recruiter to decide whether or not to invite a candidate [...]

17Apr2007 | Everton | 3 comments | Continued
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Mac Sik Infra-Red Remote Reduced From $999,999.00 To $25.95

Lots of mac users are probably rejoicing now that the fantastic SiK rex remote which was incorrectly listed on Amazon for $999,999.00 has had it’s price ’slashed’ to $25.95.
The rex Remote from SiK, Inc, manufacturers of accessories for iPod, Macintosh and Windows PC’s, is an infrared remote control that offers Front Row compatibility.

12Apr2007 | Scott | 0 comments | Continued
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CineMassive MasterPlex 30D: Probably The Best Monitor In The World?

I have a dual monitor setup and I wish I had the space for a third as the second monitor makes it so easy to keep track of multiple items. However, if I ever win the lottery I’ll be getting in touch with Cinemassive Displays, who just contacted me about their massive CineMassive MasterPlex [...]

6Apr2007 | Everton | 12 comments | Continued
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Vista Launch Sales Twice XPs

Windows Vista’s sales in its first month topped 20m, whereas Windows XP when it was launched only sold half that amount. This is amazing given the amount of negative press Vista has received.
I’ve had no problems at all with Vista, apart from a few programs and my TV card still not working. But, [...]

28Mar2007 | Everton | 8 comments | Continued
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Windows Vista Tweaks And Tips

One of my goals over the weekend was to get under the bonnet of Vista and do some tweaking and to try and fix some bugs. The most annoying bugs that I have currently are that my TV Card still isn’t working as Hauppauge still haven’t released working drivers and my network card randomly [...]

12Mar2007 | Everton | 9 comments | Continued
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Quick Links 25-02-07

I managed to clear Google Reader out today which is a rare achievement. Interesting links to check out while you’re having a break today:

Microsoft slapped with patent madness, what’s next?
Kid Does Backflip In A Wheelchair
YouTube, CBS Deal Aparts
YouTube Set To Filter Content
Alt Tab Replacement for XP
Rename Multiple Files At Once In XP

25Feb2007 | Everton | 0 comments | Continued
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MC360 Skin For Xbox Media Center Out Of Beta

The MC360 skin for the best media centre on the planet, Xbox Media Center (XMBC) came out of beta on Friday and after running it over the weekend all I can say is it is amazing. I have to take my hat off to Blackbolt (who funnily enough randomly left a comment 30 mins [...]

18Feb2007 | Everton | 2 comments | Continued
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The Complete Guide To Optimising Windows XP

Over the last 12 months I’ve made several posts that list ways in which you can optimise XP - 10 Simple Ways To Speed Up Windows XP, 10 Intermediate Ways To Speed Up Windows XP and More Ways To Speed Up Windows XP.
I thought that now that I’ve already moved one of my PCs over [...]

6Feb2007 | Everton | 75 comments | Continued
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