A codec is a device or software capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal. Codecs have been a problem for many users once time or another, with Windows Media Player reporting that it doesn’t have the codecs to play a certain type of media file. With Windows 7 Codec Pack installed, you [...]... (Continue reading)
The User Account Control (UAC) feature has been criticized for being a hindrance in doing everyday tasks in Windows, but we need to understand that the benefits of the UAC far outweigh its annoyances. It has dramatically improved the security situation in Windows. However, sometimes, UAC can really be annoying, when you are running a Trusted [...]... (Continue reading)
If you are reading this post, then its safe to assume that you have been a Windows user since many years and are accustomed to the really useful feature of Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows. Also like me you miss this feature in Windows 7. Atleast that is the case with me. So lets see [...]... (Continue reading)
Alg.exe is a core process of Microsoft Windows OS XP as well as Windows Vista. Alg.exe facilitates the connection of various 3rd party application and programs with the Internet. Examples of such programs are your FTP software, IM clients etc.... (Continue reading)
If you are a regular Hotmail and Windows live user, chances are that you have multiple Windows Live Ids. If you use the Windows Live Messenger, you can sign into only one account at a time. If you want to use another id, you need to sign out of the first account and then sign [...]... (Continue reading)
Have you ever run into a situation where you are using your computer as usual, open the Windows Explorer and are stunned to see your hard drives indicating they are “Almost Full”? Where did all the space go? As you keep on using the computer, a lot of stuff seems to build up on the [...]... (Continue reading)
I have always found Windows Vista Calendar to be a useful application to be used as a Planner or as a Scheduler. It is preferable to Microsoft Outlook as it has nice set of features, works as fully functional calendar and consumes lot less memory compared to Outlook. It easily syncs with any Mobile device, [...]... (Continue reading)