FAT32 versus NTFS: What Should You ChooseOctober 8th, 2006 When installing Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you have to decide the evergreen question: Should I choose FAT32 or NTFS and why? Today I will try to answer it once and for all. Note: I haven't discussed FAT file system because it is very much obsolete with todays high volume hard-disks.
Creating link files (.lnk ) files in windowsJanuary 12th, 2004 Creating link files are necessary for allowing users to easily execute Java programs on windows
Sample VB code to create link files is in http://wss.hypermart.net/vb/shortcut.html
Another option (simpler for the programmer) may be to just create a batch file (.bat) file which the users double-click to run the application (same as a lnk file). Creating it is much simpler.
Microsoft Ventures Into Robotics With Microsoft Robotics StudioJune 21st, 2006 Microsoft Robotics Studio aims to create common technological underpinnings for relatively fragmented robotics industry. It is intended for use with a wide range of robots, from those in factories to the growing number of consumer oriented robots.
Windows 7 hack: Migrate Windows Mail from VistaJune 6th, 2009 Microsoft had introduced a new free email and newsgroup client in Windows Vista, Windows Mail. It succeeded Microsoft's long grown Outlook Express.
Create Bootable Windows 7 USB Drive April 3rd, 2009 I am sure you don't want to downlaod and install and run the mammoth Windows 7 yet in your PC. But being a curious techie, you can not leave it unattended either.
Windows 7 Hack To Customizes Logon Button SetJune 16th, 2009 We have been focusing on Windows 7 RC since its release in May. To make your Windows 7 experience easy and more interesting we provided the top 12 Windows 7 Hacks.
I Don't Want to Restart My PC after Every Automatic Windows Updates - SolutionMarch 13th, 2009 Okay letting automatic updates wasn't enough. When they finish, you are prompted to restart your computer.
20 Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts You Must KnowDecember 29th, 2008 Windows 7 beta is launched. If you haven't yet had a look at the Windows 7 Beta, here is our article to help you with that.
How To Run Multiple Firefox Instance From Different Accounts in LinuxSeptember 2nd, 2007 In Linux, unlike Windows, multiple users can simultaneously connect to the same machine and get a full GUI using windows managers like VNC. However when one of the account has Firefox opened, others are prevented from bringing up firefox which can be very much irritating.
How To: Launch Any Windows Application Through Keyboard ShortcutsJanuary 2nd, 2009 Do you frequently need a calculator for applications you do in your Windows?
Do you find it annoying enough to hunt down the audio recorder every time from the Start Menu?
-Well don't worry. You have used Windows+E to launch the explorer, now you will do it for all the appications too.
How to Dual Boot Windows 7April 15th, 2009 Do you want to dual boot windows 7 with any OS? Here is the guide. With Windows 7 beta on block you must be craving to try it out.
How To Shutdown & Poweroff Microsoft Windows From Command Line Or Shortcut Key CombinationAugust 7th, 2006 I will provide a simple utility for you to shutdown and power-off Microsoft windows. You can also configure it to shutdown on any keystroke combination.
Trick: Restart only Windows, not your ComputerMarch 28th, 2009 Installed a new software in Windows - need a restart?
Your Windows is acting slow and you want to go for a restart. So what are you waiting for? just click on the button to restart the machine...
The Why of Apple's BootcampApril 10th, 2006 Why did Apple, after all these years, finally decide to support Windows on their machines?
It is surely not because they have grown a friendship with Microsoft. As Bootcamp website stated: "More and more people are buying and loving Macs.
Unix Utilities for Windows NT / 2000 / XPMarch 7th, 2006 The following collection of useful Unix utilities can be obtained for free on Windows platform without requiring to install Cygwin. df - Shows the free space on disk, also it shows: cluster count, cluster size, free clusters.
January 8th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
The NTFS Link Shell extension causes my laptop to crawl if browsing a WAN network drive. Now I am using another utility called NTFS Link.