StepByStep Index
Understand Windows Update Settings For Vista
The Vista Windows Update utility configure how and when Windows makes updates to your computer. Learn how to configure it for your use.
Use the Windows Mobility Center to Adjust Laptop Mobility Settings
Learn how to use the Windows Mobility Center to adjust laptop mobility settings.
Connecting to a Wireless Home Network
How to connect a computer to a wireless home network
How to Speed Up Windows Vista
Learn how to speed up Windows Vista by disabling features and functions that are not used.
Setting the Power Options For a Vista Laptop PC
Learn how setting power options for a Windows Vista laptop PC can improve your computer's performance and battery life.
How to Setup Sharing Files and Printers on a Vista Computer
Sharing files and printers in Vista can be either very easy or difficult to set up. This tutorial will show you how to do it right, easy and quickly.
Windows 7 Libraries
In Windows 7, libraries can be used to organize and access files regardless of where they're stored.
Windows 7 Taskbar
The Windows 7 taskbar is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen.
How to Change a Desktop Background
Learn how to change a desktop background for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Fix Vista Printing Problems With Shared Network Printers
Trying to print from a Vista computer over a home network to a shared printer attached to another computer can be frustrating and unproductive.
Using Jump Lists to Easily Find Your Latest Files
Jump Lists (new in Windows 7) is a quick way take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you use each day.
Using the New Themes and Backgrounds in Windows 7
There are an awesome collection of Backgrounds and Themes included with Windows 7 and others you can also download free from Microsoft.
Games Included With Windows 7
In Windows 7, Microsoft has brought forward successful games from Vista and revived several multi-player games from Windows XP.
Using HomeGroup to Share Files Within a Home Network
HomeGroup takes the complexity out of sharing files and printers on a home network.
Using Aero Peek
Aero Peek allows a user of Windows 7 to peek through all open windows to the desktop underneath.
Using the Action Center?
Center consolidates and gives you control of all Windows 7 message alerts.
How to Run Older Programs Using Windows Compatibility Mode
How to setup an older Windows application to run properly using the Windows Compatibility mode.
What You Can Do With the Vista Welcome Center
The Vista Welcome Center is a great place to start learning about Vista, with many resources available both written and video.
How to Install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Learn how to prepare and install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.
Determine What Vista Service Pack (SP) You Currently Have
Learn how to find out what version and service pack of Vista you currently have on your computer.
Scan and Fix Your Hard Drive Windows Systems Files
Scan and fix Microsoft Windows system files using the SFC (System File Checker) command. Scanning and fixing files will correct any errors or corruption in your operating system.
CHKDSK Utility - How to Scan and Fix a Hard Drive
How to use the Chkdsk utility to scan and fix your hard drive
How to Defrag Your Computer
Use this process to defrag your Windows computer's hard drive.
How to Setup and View Netflix Using Windows Media Center
How to view Netflix using the Windows Media Center.
Windows Vista Calendar, Contacts and Mail
With Windows Vista you get a fully functioning Calendar, Contacts and Windows Mail.