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Computer Security-Strong Passwords-Part 1
To protect your computer, your data and your online accounts or mission critical data for your business, make a strong password your first line of defense. Most people know that strong passwords are a good idea, but don’t realize hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated at password “cracking.” You have to change your password frequently, and [...]
System Information Utilities
The Windows System Information utility collects information about your computer system and then displays it back to you in an organized menu format. By using this utility you will be able to see a detailed listing of your System’s Configuration as well as information regarding your System’s Components. This can be quite useful especially if [...]
Using CCleaner Utility
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. Advantages: cleans junk, cookies, temporary files, registry, startup files and more Disadvantages: none CCleaner (originally Crap Cleaner) gives your PC’s hard drives a quick scan to [...]
Better Defragmentation Utility
Defragmentation utilities defragment your hard disk, that is, they move the various fragments of your file so that they are in one contiguous chunk. A defragmented hard disk has two big advantages over a fragmented one – your system will operate more efficiently, since the operating system does not have to move the drive head [...]
Vista-Changing mouse settings
You can customize your mouse in a variety of ways, such as swapping the functions of your mouse buttons, making the mouse pointer more visible, and altering the scroll wheel speed. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/efd700f8-bbc0-4f04-9f78-3bdb4bbf47011033.mspx
Vista-Welcome Center
In Windows Vista, the Welcome Center appears the first time the computer is started after installation, and by default, it continues to appear at startup. http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/f5f559cb-7a5d-4b59-9140-32a431e344701033.mspx?mfr=true
Vista-Windows Security Center
Windows Security Center can help enhance your computer’s security by checking the status of several security essentials on your computer, including firewall settings, Windows automatic updating, anti-malware software settings, Internet security settings, and User Account Control settings. If Windows detects a problem with any of these security essentials (for example, if your antivirus program is [...]
Vista-View your computer information
You can view a summary of important information about your computer by opening System in Control Panel. You can see basic hardware information, such as your computer’s name, and which edition of Windows your computer is running. You can change important system settings by clicking the links in the left pane of System. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/3bcaea06-5be5-4f06-bcc8-884097ccc7691033.mspx
Vista-Restore Point
System Restore helps you restore your computer’s system files to an earlier point in time. It’s a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e‑mail, documents, or photos. Sometimes, the installation of a program or a driver can cause an unexpected change to your computer or cause [...]
Vista-Create System Restore Point
A representation of a stored state of your computer’s system files. Restore points are created by System Restore at specific intervals and when System Restore detects the beginning of a change to your computer. Also, you can create a restore point manually at any time. 1. Open System by clicking the Start button Picture of [...]
