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><channel><title>Tiplet &#187; Windows</title> <atom:link href="http://tiplet.com/topic/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> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>What is Microsoft .NET Framework and Do I Need It?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-microsoft-net-framework-and-do-i-need-it/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-microsoft-net-framework-and-do-i-need-it/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:54:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[advanced computing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[.NET]]></category> <category><![CDATA[.NET Framework]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft .NET Framework]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual machine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtualization]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1679</guid> <description><![CDATA[The .NET Framework is a large collection of programs that recreates a virtual machine in your computer's RAM, but is it worth the space it takes up?]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-microsoft-net-framework-and-do-i-need-it/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Disable a Touchpad, Pointing Stick, Mouse or Other Pointing Device</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-a-touchpad-pointing-stick-mouse-or-other-pointing-device/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-a-touchpad-pointing-stick-mouse-or-other-pointing-device/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:27:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disable touchpad]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mouse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pointing stick]]></category> <category><![CDATA[touchpad]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1667</guid> <description><![CDATA[If a touchpad or other pointing device is getting in your way, or otherwise not needed, it can be disabled in your computer's Control Panel. You can get rid of its drivers, too.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-disable-a-touchpad-pointing-stick-mouse-or-other-pointing-device/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <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>How Do I Remove, Uninstall, and/or Disable Fonts?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-i-remove-uninstall-andor-disable-fonts/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-i-remove-uninstall-andor-disable-fonts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:12:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disable fonts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fonts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[uninstall fonts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows fonts]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1649</guid> <description><![CDATA[Removing or disabling fonts you don't use may make your computer run faster, but be careful not to delete files that Windows needs to operate normally.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-do-i-remove-uninstall-andor-disable-fonts/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What Is Virtualization, A Virtual Machine, and a Virtual PC?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-virtualization-a-virtual-machine-and-a-virtual-pc/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-virtualization-a-virtual-machine-and-a-virtual-pc/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:38:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Linux]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Macintosh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vista]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[advanced computing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dual-boot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Virtual PC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[operating systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtualization]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1642</guid> <description><![CDATA[Running two, or even more, computer operating systems at once (such as Windows XP and Vista, or Windows and Mac OSX)  is possible thanks to virtualization. Many programs are available to make it happen.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-is-virtualization-a-virtual-machine-and-a-virtual-pc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Getting the Most Power and Life From Your Notebook Battery</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/getting-the-most-power-and-life-from-your-notebook-battery/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/getting-the-most-power-and-life-from-your-notebook-battery/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:27:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mobile computing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop batteries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop battery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[notebook computers]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1629</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are steps you can take to ensure your laptop computer's battery lasts as long as possible, and that when you do have to replace it you don't have to break the bank.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/getting-the-most-power-and-life-from-your-notebook-battery/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Manage Fonts</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-manage-fonts/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-manage-fonts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 17:30:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Macintosh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[font manager]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fonts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[managing fonts]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1623</guid> <description><![CDATA[Make your computer boot faster or and gain easier access to your collection of fonts by using a font management program. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-manage-fonts/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[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></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 Change the Default Page Template in Word</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-change-the-default-page-template-in-word/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-change-the-default-page-template-in-word/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[default page template]]></category> <category><![CDATA[document template]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Word]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Word template]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1502</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rather than change font, point size, margins and other settings each time you start working in a new Microsoft Word document, save time by changing the default page template.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-change-the-default-page-template-in-word/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</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[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></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>What Should I Look For In a Sound Card?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:00:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[e-mail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[privacy & security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DirectX]]></category> <category><![CDATA[EAX]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sound card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sound cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Soundblaster]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1479</guid> <description><![CDATA[What sound card to buy depends on how you use your PC, as gamers, music lovers and other users have different needs when it comes to sound.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-sound-card/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can I Connect Older Devices to a New PC with Only USB Ports?</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-connect-older-devices-to-a-new-pc-with-only-usb-ports/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-connect-older-devices-to-a-new-pc-with-only-usb-ports/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:00:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB adapters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USB port]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1474</guid> <description><![CDATA[You can usually keep using your old devices when you buy a new PC, thanks to available USB ports and adaptors.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-can-i-connect-older-devices-to-a-new-pc-with-only-usb-ports/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</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[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer performance]]></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>How to Make Custom Screensavers</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-custom-screensavers/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-custom-screensavers/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photos and video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[custom screensaver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Picasa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[screensaver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[screensavers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windows screensaver]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1445</guid> <description><![CDATA[Make your own Windows screensaver using My Pictures Slideshow, Google's Picasa or even with the RSS feed from your favorite, photo-heavy Web site.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-make-custom-screensavers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Upgrade Your Laptop Hard Drive</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-upgrade-your-laptop-hard-drive/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-upgrade-your-laptop-hard-drive/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:04:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[computer memory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[install hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop hard drive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop memory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[upgrade laptop]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://tiplet.com/?p=1435</guid> <description><![CDATA[The laptop upgrade process itself is fairly straight-forward, but first you'll need to be sure the new hard drive is compatible with your (presumably older) computer.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://tiplet.com/tip/how-to-upgrade-your-laptop-hard-drive/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Daemon Tools</title><link>http://tiplet.com/tip/daemon-tools/</link> <comments>http://tiplet.com/tip/daemon-tools/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:00:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[applications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CD burning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Daemon Tools]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SafeDisc]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SecureROM]]></category><guid
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