Telnet was a popular protocol that was used for text messaging across a network. It was commonly used for local intranet network. This is seldom used now. However, if you were using it in Windows XP, then you will miss it in Windows 7. (more…)

Ever come across problem in which your computer refuses to startup or boot into Windows? There are several reasons for this issue. Some common problems include problems with the master boot record, a boot sector or a boot configuration data (BCD) store. (more…)

Sometimes the background color and images on a webpage are not printed from Internet Explorer 8, even though you have enabled the options in its “Advanced” tab. The solution to this problem is a two-step process. (more…)

Some users have reported a problem of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows 7 SP1 during data transfer to or from another computer through a wired or wireless network connection. (more…)

The network mapping feature comes handy in finding other computers and devices on the network, when your Windows 7 PC is connected to a domain. By default, Network mapping is disabled in Windows 7. Here is how you can enable it using Group Policy editor. (more…)

Microsoft has released a Windows 7 theme based on the popular game ‘Angry Birds’. The game has become one of the most downloaded apps on mobile devices such as iPhone and Android devices. A desktop version of the game has become available recently. (more…)

Around one year after the release of the MS Office 2010, Microsoft has rolled out the Office 2010 Service Pack 1 today. SP1 includes all the updates released after the product launch and several other stability, performance and security enhancements. (more…)

Windows 7 lets you create Virtual Hard drive in few simple steps. This is much simpler than creating partitions and is usually recommended if you want to create multiple spaces within a large partition. (more…)

Many times we come across scenarios in which you want to save the videos you watched earlier so that you can view them later without the need of internet connection. (more…)

When something goes wrong in your Windows 7 such as abnormal termination of a application, force closing of programs etc, we see the frustrating message ‘Windows is checking for a solution to the problem….’. (more…)