How to View and Convert .docx Files Online

in online computing

Docx files, created by default when files are saved in Microsoft Word 2007, can’t be opened by older versions of Word, but there are online services available that will do the trick.

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When It’s Safe to Right-Click on Your Windows PC

in Windows

Don’t be afraid of right-clicking on your Windows PC. It’s a handy shortcut, faster than searching pull-down menus, and you can easily get out of the context menu if you change your mind or don’t find what you’re looking for.

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How Can I Keep My PC Clean and Tidy?

in computer performance

Speed up your PC by periodically doing a system cleaning, getting rid of unneeded files and programs as well as defragmenting the drive in Windows.

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Deleting Your History on the Computer or Internet

in Internet

Minimize or eliminate your history on the computer by adjusting Windows settings. Eliminate evidence of Internet site visits by changing options in the Firefox or Explorer browser.

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How Can I Access Windows Desktop Icons Without Minimizing All Open Apps?

in computer performance

You don’t have to minimize open windows every time you want to launch a new program. Just enable a Windows toolbar from which you can then right-click to access the desktop icons.

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Access Denied Errors

in Windows

An access denied error can be avoided by addressed by reformatting the drive before a new installation of Windows, but if the damage is already done, you can reclaim ownership of your folders and files by altering directory permissions while logged in as an administrator.

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Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed

in Windows

If you get a Windows Installer error in Windows XP, you can manually reregister it or replace Installer with a “fresh” copy.

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How to Work Faster with Keyboard Shortcuts

in Internet

Keyboard shortcuts make for faster computing, since instead of grabbing for their mouse, a computer user can simply press a couple of keys on the keyboard to open a file, cut and paste or even fill in URLs on a Web browser.

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Managing Startup Programs With the MSCONFIG System Configuration Utility

in computer performance

The System Configuration Utility can be the answer to diagnosing problems with background startup programs in Windows XP. Disabling programs you don’t need, rather than allowing them to run in the background all the time, frees up system resources and can make your computer run better.

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Your System Is Low On Virtual Memory

in computer memory

Windows may automatically increasing the virtual memory paging file as a temporary fix, but you can make sure programs load faster and the hard drive runs more smoothly by changing pagefile.sys yourself.

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What is a Netbook PC and Why Would I Want One?

in computer hardware

Netbooks offer a portable, affordable solution to computing if you’re content to use it a mini PC to browse the Internet, email and do basic Word processing on computer running Windows XP. Netbooks usually cost less than $500.

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