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How to download and use Wireless Key View
amyauthbert

A quick screencast tutorial on how to download and use Wireless Key View, a great tool that enables you to save all your WPA and WEP keys on your PC, without having to type them all out over and over again.

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This video screencast shows how to set up a static IP address in your Windows wireless network
StevenH

If you have a wireless network you might want to watch this screencast which shows how to switch to a more secure Internet Protocol address In this screencast tutorial, learn how to assign a static IP address to your wireless network controller, rather than using the less secure DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.) . . . screencast video

Screencast tutorial for the visually impaired: Increase the size of fonts on your Windows XP desktop
StevenH

If you're visually impaired, then you may find the font settings of the default windows xp desktop to be too small to read. In this screencast tutorial, we'll show you how to adjust the font settings in the Windows XP Control Panel and increase the size of your fonts on your desktop.
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Video tutorial shows a quick time saving tip on how to resize your Recycle Bin. Learn how to make your computer run smoother and free up memory for other applications
dannyb

In this screencast you will see how to adjust your computers recycle bin to free up memory and increase the performance of you pc. Did you know that Windows XP defaults 10% of your hard disc storage to your recycle bin? Here we show you how to set for yourself, the amount of memory YOU want to put aside for the recycle bin. . . . screencast video

Disable Annoying Balloon Tips using the Registry Editor in Microsoft Windows XP
dannyb

If you're using Microsoft Windows XP, one of the most annoying features that I find is the balloon pop-ups constantly appearing in the bottom right corner of the screen. Whether the pop-up is telling you that you have installed new hardware, your battery is low, or any other annoying messages, we'll show you how to disable them using the registr
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Prevent Windows Vista from Prompting you to Restart your Computer Every Time you Run Windows Update
StevenH

One of the most annoying features of the whole family of Microsoft Windows operating systems, is the necessity to constantly restart your PC, even after performing the simplest of updates. Once you have completed the Windows Update process, Windows Vista will ask you every 10 minutes to restart your machine ... annoying or what? In this camta . . . screencast video

How to Enable the In-Built Scientific Calculator in Microsoft Windows XP
dannyb

Get more out of Windows! In this screencast you'll find out how to perform complex mathematical calculations, by enabling the scientic calculator already built into Microsoft Windows XP.

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Using the Autoplay Feature in Microsoft Windows Vista, to Launch Programs Automatically when you Insert Media into Your PC
StevenH

One of the main selling points of the new Microsoft Windows Operating System, Vista, is the enhanced ability to manage the media files on your PC. In this Camtasia tutorial, I show you how you can quickly and easily configure your Vista system to automatically open the correct program, whenever you insert any media, such as CDs or DVDs into your . . . screencast video

Edit Your Mouses Double Click Speed Setting in Windows XP, to Make Accessing Your Files and Programs Easier
StevenH

If you sometimes find when double clicking on a file, folder or shortcut icon, that it doesn't open, it may be down to the double click speed setting of your mouse being too high. In this screencast tutorial, I show you how you can modify the double click speed of your mouse, so that you no longer have any issues trying to open your programs, f
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Is Your Computer at Risk from Hackers? Turn Off Remote Desktop to Protect your PC.
StevenH

Remote Desktop is a feature of Microsoft Windows, that allows you to access your PC from anywhere in the world, and use it as if you were sat right in front of it. However, as with most things over the internet, Remote Desktop can never be 100% secure, and it is always possible it could be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorised access to your
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Prevent your Computer Being Hacked - Disable Remote Assistance in Windows XP to Stop Hackers Gaining Unauthorised Access
StevenH

While the Remote Assistance feature of Windows XP can be useful when you have problems with your computer, the fact that it allows another user to remotely take control of your computer, means that it is also possible for a computer hacker to gain control. In the event of your computer being hacked, the hacker could run programs on your PC, sen
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Disabling Automatic Updates in Windows XP, so you can Decide when to Update your Computer
StevenH

One of the services provided for Windows by Microsoft, is automatic updates, which helps to keep your operating system up-to-date. Unfortunately, by default, Microsoft sets these updates to be downloaded as soon as they are released which isn't always convenient for you. In this screencast tutorial, we show you how to disable Automatic Updates
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Change or Remove the Sounds Played when your Perform Certain Tasks in Microsoft Windows XP
StevenH

One of the first things I do whenever I install Windows on a PC, is to change the default sound settings - I don't know about you, but I can't stand the dull, dreary sounds chosen by Microsoft whenever you start Windows, log on or off, or shut down your PC. I also hate the fact that you can be doing the simplest of tasks, and suddenly you accide
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Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows XP, to Reclaim Space on your Hard Drive
StevenH

Sometimes when you delete files in Windows XP, they are not fully deleted, but instead moved to the recycle bin, in case you want to recover them at a later date. Over time, this can lead to a large amount of your hard disc storage being used up by deleted files. In this screencast tutorial, we show you how to reclaim that space, by emptying y

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How to Enable, and Edit your Screensaver Settings in Microsoft Windows XP
StevenH

A great way to look after your monitor, and conserve energy is to enable a screensaver on your machine, which will operate the monitor with minimum energy requirements while you are away from your PC. Not only will this prolong the life of your monitor, but you will be doing your bit to save the environment. In this screencast tutorial, we show . . . screencast video

Create a Compressed (or Zipped) Folder of your Files using the Windows XP Compression Utility
StevenH

If you have storage problems, need to email a large number of files, or just need to reduce the size of the files you are trying to transmit, it is a good idea to create a compressed (or zipped) folder containing your files. In this screencast tutorial, I show you how to quickly and easily create a zipped folder containing a range of different t
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