With the introduction of Internet Explorer 10, Microsoft integrated Adobe Flash Player into it by default. In the beginning, Flash was only white listed for certain web sites as opposed to just any place on the web using it. If the site was on the white list, IE would utilize the components; if the site wasn't on the white list, it wouldn't load even though Flash was installed. What changes has ...

With support for Windows 8, Moo0 Window Menu Plus is a great set of tweaks that will make it easier and more productive to use your applications. Stopping and altering processes right from the application has never been easier. Try Moo0 Menu Plus for a great, new experience in managing windows. Using Moo0 Window Menu Settings for Moo0 are accessed from the taskbar. In the notification center, right-click the green icon. Choose “Show/Hide” to select which options should be ...

Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows XP, after 12 and a half years of service. The operating system has dominated PC market share and is one of Microsoft's most successful software products. Windows XP is still, incredibly, the second most used PC operating system, behind Windows 7. Users have been given dates and advice but still seem adamant on keeping the old OS. Windows XP expiry date Microsoft actually gave up mainstream support for Windows XP in 2009, four years ago. The company has released statements encouraging users to move to ...

Metro apps in Windows 8 often can cause issues with PCs running just enough RAM to get by. If this is your current setup or even if you just notice Windows is running slow, the new Runtime Broker may be able to tell you where the problem lies. Windows 8 introduced a process called Runtime Broker that is utilized whenever you use Metro apps. This helps monitor the RAM associated with running those apps. ...

Everybody knows no operating platform is perfect. Even Windows 7, a solid operating platform that's one the fastest Windows has created, can begin to run slow. And this happens to all users. As you use your computer, it gets bogged down with programs and files you don't need and chances are they're slowing it down. The good news is that you don't have to spend a huge amount upgrading your computer. There are several free and easy things you can do right now to speed up your ...

Have you ever been doing something in Windows 8 and you accidentally switch to another app? It can be annoying to do so especially if you're in the middle of something important. This app switching is enabled by default in Windows 8 to make it easier to go from app to app. However, for some users, app switching has become a hindrance. We'll show you to disable the feature in ...

Why keep your desktop dull when you can transform it into an exciting, dare-we-say invigorating experience? We're talking 3D, and BumpTop is the fun program that makes this happen. The shining feature without question of BumpTop is the reason it was created - to increase the enjoyment and ease of interacting with your desktop. And for newbies getting the hang of using computers, the natural, real-life movement of the program makes an excellent training tool. Our guide will outline how to get the most ...

Sharing a laptop’s wired network connection with its wireless card is ideal for a location where you don’t get wireless access. Say you’re way upstairs, far from the wireless access point that’s in the basement. You can plug your laptop into a network cable and share that connection with the wireless capabilities in the laptop so you can also use your iPod upstairs. We’ll cover how to use Virtual Wifi Hotspot to turn any ...

Microsoft has offered a lot of ways over the years to help keep your PC running smoothly. Everything from anti-virus solutions, spyware tools and even automatic maintenance has played its part in helping to keep Windows machines running smoothly. When you upgrade to a new version of Windows or even buy a new Windows-based PC, maintenance if often set up automatically ...

Do you love to paint? Do you love Windows 8? Fortunately, the two have become one with Fresh Paint. Free and easy to use, it includes everything you need to practice your creative art skills. Though it’s best used on a touch screen, any regular desktop or laptop can install and use this app. Follow along below as we step through the different features and options within Fresh Paint. Using Fresh Paint Head on over to the Windows store ...