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Change the Command Prompt Font

04.25.08

Learn how to change the default font of the command prompt.

Remove Old System Restore Checkpoints and Complete PC Backup Images

04.23.08

Learn how to remove all but the most recent system restore checkpoints and complete PC backup images in Windows Vista.

Defragment the Boot and Application Files in Windows Vista

04.23.08

This guide explains how to defragment the boot and application files in Windows Vista.

Set Up Internet Connection Sharing In Windows Vista

04.11.08

Learn how to share a Windows Vista computer’s internet connection with other computer(s) on a network using ICS instead of a router.

Assign Two IP Addresses to One Network Connection

04.10.08

Learn how to assign two sets of IP settings to one network connection in Windows Vista.

Change My IP Address in Windows Vista

04.10.08

Learn how to change the IP Address of your Windows Vista computer.

Check the Activation Status of Windows Vista

04.09.08

Learn how to check the activation status of a Windows Vista computer.

Turn Off User Account Control

04.02.08

Learn how to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista.

Windows Vista SP1 Disk Clean-up Tool

03.21.08

Remove backed-up files that were updated or removed when you installed SP1 for Windows Vista.

Speed Up IE 8 by Increasing the Connections Limit

03.21.08

Learn how to speed up Internet Explorer 8 by increasing the connections limit in Windows Vista and XP.

Create and Burn a Slide Show to DVD Using Windows DVD Maker

03.17.08

Learn how to create a slide show, add music to it, transitions, pan-and-zoom affects, and burn it on a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows DVD Maker for Windows Vista.

Install SNMP in Windows Vista

03.13.08

How-to Enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support in Windows Vista.

How-to Set Up Parental Controls

03.13.08

Learn how to set up and use parental controls in Windows Vista to monitor your kid’s computer usage.

How-to Create a Home Video DVD

03.13.08

Learn how to export your home videos from your video camera, edit them, and burn them to a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows Vista.

Trim a Video in Windows Movie Maker

03.13.08

Learn how to split a video into multiple videos using Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista.

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