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><channel><title>Tiplet &#187; Windows</title> <atom:link href="http://tiplet.com/tag/windows/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://tiplet.com</link> <description>expert tips &#38; tech support</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:24:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Should I use the FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS File System?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/should-i-use-the-fat16-fat32-or-ntfs-file-system/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/should-i-use-the-fat16-fat32-or-ntfs-file-system/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:02:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FAT16]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FAT32]]></category> <category><![CDATA[file systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NTFS]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1659</guid> <description><![CDATA[Whether you should choose a FAT option or NTFS as your file system depends on what you plan to do with the file. NTFS is the most secure, but intended for the Windows operating system.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/should-i-use-the-fat16-fat32-or-ntfs-file-system/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Interesting and Handy Things to Do With the Command Prompt in Windows XP</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[command prompt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows command prompt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1585</guid> <description><![CDATA[Let go of your mouse and execute common Windows functions such as Help, Defrag and Shutdown, by typing into the the Windows XP command prompt.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/interesting-and-handy-things-to-do-with-the-command-prompt-in-windows-xp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Windows XP Standby and Hibernation Modes</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-xp-standby-and-hibernation-modes/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-xp-standby-and-hibernation-modes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 18:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hibernate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows hibernation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows standby]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1573</guid> <description><![CDATA[To save power and make life easier on your computer, enable standby mode for short breaks from the computer and the hibernation function for longer times away.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/windows-xp-standby-and-hibernation-modes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Customize Your Windows XP Taskbar</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[customize taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows taskbar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1519</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are several ways to customize your Windows taskbar, including showing the Quick Launch icons, grouping similar tasks and changing the position of the taskbar on your screen.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-windows-xp-taskbar/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Make Windows XP Boot Faster</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boot from hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boot windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slow startup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows slow]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows startup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1493</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are several measures you can take to make your Windows XP system startup faster. For starters, try booting from the hard drive, paring down fonts and defragment your hard drive.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-boot-faster/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Running Vista and Windows XP Simultaneously</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multi-boot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two operating systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual machine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtualization]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[XP Vista same time]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1462</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's possible to run both Vista and XP operating systems on your Windows PC if you have enough space. It takes a little time to set it up, but the process is not too hard, whether you choose the multi-boot setup or the virtualization method.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/running-vista-and-windows-xp-simultaneously/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Make a New Partition with the Free Space on Your Hard Drive</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-new-partition-with-the-free-space-on-your-hard-drive/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-new-partition-with-the-free-space-on-your-hard-drive/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hard drive partition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new partition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[partition]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1456</guid> <description><![CDATA[You can create a new partition on your hard drive that will allow you to run a second operation system, or just keep data separate from applications.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-new-partition-with-the-free-space-on-your-hard-drive/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>File Extension sys</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/file-extension-sys/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/file-extension-sys/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:09:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[file extensions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[file extension sys]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sys]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sys files]]></category> <category><![CDATA[system files]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1428</guid> <description><![CDATA[A file with extension .sys is most commonly a Windows system file, which should not be altered by inexperienced computer users.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/file-extension-sys/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Correct a Batch of Filenames Under Windows?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-correct-a-batch-of-filenames-under-windows/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-correct-a-batch-of-filenames-under-windows/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[file extensions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photos and video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[change filenames]]></category> <category><![CDATA[filenames]]></category> <category><![CDATA[JPG]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rename files]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1403</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you have hundreds of filenames (extension) to change, you don't have to do that individually. It's possible to correct a batch of file names in Windows by accessing the directory and renaming them there.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-correct-a-batch-of-filenames-under-windows/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Make Windows XP Shut Down Faster</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-shut-down-faster/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-shut-down-faster/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fast shutdown reboot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restart]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slow shutdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows shutdown]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1382</guid> <description><![CDATA[If it seems to take forever for your Windows XP system, consider taking a few measures to speed it up, such as creating a restart shortcut and also forcing Windows to immediately shut down open applications.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-windows-xp-shut-down-faster/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Are There Simple, Free Tools for Checking My PC&#8217;s Status and Health?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Belarc Advisor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC profile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Secunia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[System Security Status]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1375</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just as you would with a car, it's important to maintain your PC by checking its status and health from time to time. This task is made simpler with free tools found online, such as Belarc Advisor and Secunia Personal Software Inspector.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/are-there-simple-free-tools-for-checking-my-pcs-status-and-health/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Disable Windows Services</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-windows-services/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-windows-services/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disable services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disable Windows services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows startup]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1354</guid> <description><![CDATA[Upon startup, your Windows computer is loads various small programs called "services." Some of them you may never need, so consider disabling them to make your machine start up faster.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-windows-services/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Organize and Neaten My Windows Desktop?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-organize-and-neaten-my-windows-desktop/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-organize-and-neaten-my-windows-desktop/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop icons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows desktop]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1343</guid> <description><![CDATA[A cluttered, disorganized Windows desktop can make it hard to find the programs, shortcuts and files you need. A few minutes of organizing can make for a more productive experience.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-organize-and-neaten-my-windows-desktop/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Make a Shortcut on Your Desktop to Any File</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-shortcut-on-your-desktop-to-any-file/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-shortcut-on-your-desktop-to-any-file/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[create shortcut]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desktop shortcuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[file shortcuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shortcuts]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1316</guid> <description><![CDATA[For convenience and speed, consider making shortcuts to commonly used applications on your Windows desktop.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-a-shortcut-on-your-desktop-to-any-file/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Booting Up With Apple’s Boot Camp</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/booting-up-with-apple%e2%80%99s-boot-camp/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/booting-up-with-apple%e2%80%99s-boot-camp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Macintosh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Boot Camp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[partition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows on Mac]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1307</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just because you have a Mac doesn't mean you can't run Windows. One popular way to install Windows and set up a partition for the operating systems is with the help of Apple's Boot Camp. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/booting-up-with-apple%e2%80%99s-boot-camp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What Are Windows XP Service Packs?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[critical updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 1]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 2]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Service Pack 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows XP Service Pack]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1297</guid> <description><![CDATA[Microsoft releases major updates in the form of service packs. Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3 have been released so far, and a quick look in your computer's Control Panel can show you which SP you have installed.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-are-windows-xp-service-packs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Customize Your Screensaver or Your Desktop Background</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-screensaver-or-your-desktop-background/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-screensaver-or-your-desktop-background/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[background]]></category> <category><![CDATA[screensaver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows background]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1287</guid> <description><![CDATA[With so many great backgrounds and screensavers to choose from and customize in Windows, it's worth taking a few minutes to learn how to configure them.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-customize-your-screensaver-or-your-desktop-background/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Why Is My Windows Taskbar Cluttered with Small Program Icons?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/why-is-my-windows-taskbar-cluttered-with-small-program-icons/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/why-is-my-windows-taskbar-cluttered-with-small-program-icons/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Notification Area]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Quicklaunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[taskbar icons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows taskbar]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1236</guid> <description><![CDATA[Icons in the Windows Taskbar can provide convenient access to often-used programs. But in some cases these icons are just, at best, cluttering up your taskbar, and at worst, slowing down your computer. Fortunately, you can choose which program icons are displayed on the taskbar.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/why-is-my-windows-taskbar-cluttered-with-small-program-icons/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Use Multiple Monitors with My PC?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-use-multiple-monitors-with-my-pc/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-use-multiple-monitors-with-my-pc/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer monitors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multiple monitors]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1224</guid> <description><![CDATA[Extend your desktop "real estate" and view more applications at once by adding a second (or third) monitor to your PC setup. Once you make sure you have the right video card and connection ports, it's simple to add a monitor and start living large.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-use-multiple-monitors-with-my-pc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dealing with the Error: rundll32.exe is not a valid win32 application</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/dealing-with-the-error-rundll32exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/dealing-with-the-error-rundll32exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[error message]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rundll32.exe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[system restore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[viruses]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1179</guid> <description><![CDATA[The error message "rundll32.exe is not a valid win32 application" is bad news for your computer, as it means that malware has infected your computer, replacing a valid file with a malicious one. Anti-malware programs may fix it, but you might end up having to wipe the hard drive.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/dealing-with-the-error-rundll32exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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