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How to Make Money on Ebay Partner Network Affiliate Program
September 4, 2010 | View Comments
How to Make Money on Ebay Partner Network Affiliate Program

Making good money online isn’t an easy task. I always mention this in many of my make-money-online tips. But with proper guidance and encouragement, you can make as much as those freaks out there.
Many people have …

VLC Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts
September 2, 2010 | View Comments
VLC Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts

VLC Media Player is often known as the GOD player because of its ability to play almost anything you throw on it. In many cases, people use VLC to play broken files retrieved from a failed memory card. I’ve also experienced the exact same situation which all …

How to Set Password to Protect Files or Folders in Windows 7 Vista or XP
September 2, 2010 | View Comments
How to Set Password to Protect Files or Folders in Windows 7 Vista or XP

Everyone has a secret. And your secret could be stored in your computer. If you are not the only one who use your computer, your secret files and folders will need to be stored with password protected. This article will …

Scan and Remove Virus from USB Drives – autorun.inf Antivirus Software
September 2, 2010 | View Comments
Scan and Remove Virus from USB Drives – autorun.inf Antivirus Software

Virus infection through USB drives is indeed the most annoying and most talked about case in the computer world. When someone plug his/her pendrive into your computer, if the USB autorun option is enabled in your PC, you …

Fix: File Transfer Warning – MSN or Windows Live Messenger
September 2, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: File Transfer Warning – MSN or Windows Live Messenger

Error Messange: You have chosen to transfer a file which may be unsafe.
You must enable virus scanning software to transfer this file.
Microsoft offers a free virus scanner for Messenger. Click Install to download and install …

GAMES 2010 for Malaysian
September 2, 2010 | View Comments
GAMES 2010 for Malaysian

Games, Animation and Multimedia Entertainment Showcase (GAMES) 2010 is an event aiming to create awareness of the local games industry, regardless board games or video games, to all Malaysians. This event is a platform for …

Top 4 Best Antivirus Security Software 2010/2011
August 27, 2010 | View Comments
Top 4 Best Antivirus Security Software 2010/2011

We are to talk about the best Virus Removal Software on the market, but why do we need an antivirus software? I’m pretty sure that you know what is a computer virus when you came to …

Fix: Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death BSOD Crash Error – Memory Management
August 27, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death BSOD Crash Error – Memory Management

Surprised by a sudden blue screen with a bunch of crash dump error codes while having your works half done? In Windows 7, blue screen error or, blue screen of death (commonly known as BSOD), …

Fix: Windows Vista Blue Screen of Death Crash Dump Error
August 27, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: Windows Vista Blue Screen of Death Crash Dump Error

Seen a sudden blue screen with a bunch of crash dump error codes while having your works half done? In Windows Vista, blue screen error or, blue screen of death (commonly known as BSOD), is …

Fix: Nvlddmkm.sys Blue Screen BSOD Error in Windows 7
August 26, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: Nvlddmkm.sys Blue Screen BSOD Error in Windows 7

Solution for nVidia display driver Nvlddmkm.sys issue
GPU: nVidia GeForce Graphic Cards
OS: Windows 7 or Vista
Symptoms: Bluescreen or Stop Error 0x0000001E caused by nvlddmkm.sys, or often get a message: “display driver nvlddmkm.sys stopped responding and has successfully recovered“.
Solution: Replace …

Tweak: Firefox Address Bar Search
August 26, 2010 | View Comments
Tweak: Firefox Address Bar Search

Whenever you type keyword(s) in the firefox address bar and hit enter, by default, firefox will search the keywords in Google search engine and direct you to the search result page, or to I’m Feeling Lucky …

Fix: Display Driver Stopped Responding and Has Successfully Recovered – nvlddmkm nVidia atikmdag ATI
August 25, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: Display Driver Stopped Responding and Has Successfully Recovered – nvlddmkm nVidia atikmdag ATI

You’re not the first one who got this error: “Display Driver Stopped Responding and Has Successfully Recovered“. For years people have been seeking for a complete solution but it has yet to be found. Many …

How to Use DVD Shrink 3.2
August 25, 2010 | View Comments
How to Use DVD Shrink 3.2

DVD Shrink is a free software that allows you to rip any of your home video DVDs. Ripping a dvd means to create an image of the dvd. Most people do this to make backups …

Fix: 43029 atikmdag.sys Blue Screen BSOD in Windows 7
August 24, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: 43029 atikmdag.sys Blue Screen BSOD in Windows 7

Solution for ATI display driver atikmdag.sys issue
GPU: ATI Graphic Cards
OS: Windows 7 or Vista
Symptoms: Bluescreen or Stop Error 0x0000001E caused by atikmdag.sys, or often get a message: “display driver atikmdag.sys stopped responding and has successfully recovered“.
Solution: Replace the atikmdag.sys file with …

How to Install Virtual Windows XP on Windows 7
August 24, 2010 | View Comments
How to Install Virtual Windows XP on Windows 7

Sometimes we may need to run a program that is not compatible with Windows 7. In this case, we can run a program in compatibility mode in Windows 7. However, if running a program in compatibility mode doesn’t work out, the best …

View Windows Update History in XP, Vista and 7
August 24, 2010 | View Comments
View Windows Update History in XP, Vista and 7

Sometimes we might come across some problems that could be possibly caused by one of the updates installed. You might need to view the windows update  history and see what’s actually gone wrong.
This article is written to teach you how …

How to Add a Network or Wireless Printer in Windows 7, Vista or XP
August 23, 2010 | View Comments
How to Add a Network or Wireless Printer in Windows 7, Vista or XP

The ways to add a network printer to a home network might differ depending on what type of printer you have and how you want it to be. Generally, there are 3 case scenarios on how to …

Overview of Computer Systems | What is Computer | Computer History
August 21, 2010 | View Comments
Overview of Computer Systems | What is Computer | Computer History

This article covers the following infos about Computer System: what is a computer; the overview of computer systems; the components of a computer; and the history of computer. 
If you reach this page by searching a certain keyword from any search engine, I …

Absolutely Free SMART Hard Drive Monitor Tool
August 20, 2010 | View Comments
Absolutely Free SMART Hard Drive Monitor Tool

Acronis Drive Monitor is a free, downloadable software application developed by Acronis to monitor server, workstation and PC hard disk drives.
Do you need hard drive monitor tool?
There are three unavoidable certainties in life: Death, Taxes …

How to Run Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7
August 20, 2010 | View Comments
How to Run Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7

If you have an application or program that can only run in earlier versions of Windows, for example Windows XP, the first solution you should try is to run the program in Windows XP compatibility …

Solution: IE8 Open New Tab Slow
August 19, 2010 | View Comments
Solution: IE8 Open New Tab Slow

Many have complained that it is very slow to open new tab in Internet Explorer. If your IE8 takes more than 3sec to finish opening a new tab, then you’re experiencing the slow tab opening which is a …

How to Format a Computer with Windows XP
August 18, 2010 | View Comments
How to Format a Computer with Windows XP

The word Format can mean quite a few things in the world of computer. You can format texts [changing the properties of the text such as size, font type, color etc], change a file format [saving a file in different extension …

How to Change User Profile default location in Windows 7 and Vista
August 17, 2010 | View Comments
How to Change User Profile default location in Windows 7 and Vista

If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed in your computer, the default location of your User Profile is usually in the same partition as where your system is installed. For example, if your windows is installed in …

How to Move Documents and Settings default location in Windows XP
August 17, 2010 | View Comments
How to Move Documents and Settings default location in Windows XP

If you have Windows XP installed in your computer, the default location of your Documents and Settings folder is usually in the same partition as where your system is installed. For example, if your windows …

How to Disable Windows Error Report : exe has stopped working?
August 16, 2010 | View Comments
How to Disable Windows Error Report : exe has stopped working?

You have probably seen this kind of message uncountable times. This is known as the windows error reporting window which usually happens when an application gone wrong or often known as “crash”. You would need to …

Windows Scanner and Camera Wizard
August 14, 2010 | View Comments
Windows Scanner and Camera Wizard

Where is my automatic scanner and camera wizard gone to? Why isn’t it appear automatically when I plugged in my scanner or camera? Don’t be panic, just continue reading. This post is made to answer these …

Top Reasons Your Company Should Invest in IT Computer Support
August 10, 2010 | View Comments
Top Reasons Your Company Should Invest in IT Computer Support

This is a guest post by Brett Jacobs.
Information flows freely all around us. Technology is constantly evolving and producing a dynamic environment for businesses and consumers to thrive. Harnessing it to help your business’s growth …

Fix: Computer Black Screen on Boot
August 4, 2010 | View Comments
Fix: Computer Black Screen on Boot

Symtoms: When you try to start your computer, the computer may appear to stop responding (hang) with an empty, black screen before the Windows XP/Vista/7 logo typically appears on the screen. 
If you see a black …

Windows 7 or Vista won’t start, Computer shows black screen during startup
August 4, 2010 | View Comments
Windows 7 or Vista won’t start, Computer shows black screen during startup

The black screen you’ve seen is commonly known as the Black Screen Of Death. The name is cool but it sucks. Nobody want to see a black screen on their monitor screen.
Symptoms:
After starting your Windows …

13 Ultimate Tips on How to Speed Up Computer for Free
August 4, 2010 | View Comments
13 Ultimate Tips on How to Speed Up Computer for Free

Why would you want to waste your money paying for tune up software or visiting a computer shop if you can actually do the same thing yourself? Tuning up a PC isn’t an easy task. …

How to Remove Starforce Protection Driver using Removal Tool in Windows 7 Vista
August 2, 2010 | View Comments
How to Remove Starforce Protection Driver using Removal Tool in Windows 7 Vista

In this article, I will show you How to Remove Starforce Protection Driver using Removal Tool in Windows 7 Vista.
What is Starforce
StarForce is a software copy protection mechanism developed by Protection Technology, which is made to …

Paypal.fr Mon Compte
August 2, 2010 | View Comments
Paypal.fr Mon Compte

Ce poste va vous montrer comment vous pouvez vous inscrire un compte PayPal en France. S’il vous plaît suivre les étapes ci-dessous pour enregistrer “mon compte paypal”:

2 Auto Downloader Software for Rapidshare Megaupload Hotfile 4shared Mediafire etc
July 29, 2010 | View Comments
2 Auto Downloader Software for Rapidshare Megaupload Hotfile 4shared Mediafire etc

Do you often download files from these online file storage websites? Tired of typing captcha and waiting for the countdown timer? What if I tell you that you don’t have to do so? Yes, there’re …

This week’s recommend: Sapphire Radeon HD4550 512 MB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card 100252HDMI
July 28, 2010 | View Comments
This week’s recommend: Sapphire Radeon HD4550 512 MB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card 100252HDMI

Cheap yet powerful!
This card is only recommended for those who are looking for a low budget graphic card. It’s now selling at only $39.99 on Amazon. Although it has been in the market since February of …

Top 10 Free Registry Cleaner – How to Clean Registry
July 28, 2010 | View Comments
Top 10 Free Registry Cleaner – How to Clean Registry

Has your computer started showing up with strange errors? Is your computer getting slower and slower every day? Well, before you start looking for a new computer, try running a registry scan on your system …

Trick: Use Chrome to check all different browsers memory usage – Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
July 27, 2010 | View Comments
Trick: Use Chrome to check all different browsers memory usage – Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari

The amazing code - about:memory
By typing this about:memory in the address bar of Google Chrome, you’ll be able to see a list of all web browsers you’re currently open and their memory usage.  Not only does it tell you how much physical …

96 Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcut Keys
July 26, 2010 | View Comments
96 Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Complete list of IE (Internet Explorer) Keyboard Shortcut Keys
Are you tired of moving your mouse too dam* much across the screen all the time? What if I tell you that now you can actually perform lots of …

1420 Cool Alt Key Codes Symbols and Characters For Facebook, Twitter and MSN Messenger
July 25, 2010 | View Comments
1420 Cool Alt Key Codes Symbols and Characters For Facebook, Twitter and MSN Messenger

How to use?
You can see lots of people using cute and cool symbols or characters as their profile names in Facebook, Twitter or MSN Messenger names. If you want to do so, you can use the cool characters or symbols provided …

Spyware Sucks – 8 Good Habits on How to Get Rid of Spyware
July 25, 2010 | View Comments
Spyware Sucks – 8 Good Habits on How to Get Rid of Spyware

9 reasons why you should get rid of SPYWARE.

They illegally steal your private information.
They secretly monitor your activities on your computer.
They hide deeply inside your computer where they are not likely to be found.
They log whatever you …

5 Tips on How to Remove Adware From Your Computer
July 23, 2010 | View Comments
5 Tips on How to Remove Adware From Your Computer

We’ve previously talked about how dangerous an adware can be  and why you need to get rid of it. Now that you know what’s the effects adware has on your computer. It’s time to kick them …

3 Reasons Why You Need to Get Rid of Adware
July 23, 2010 | View Comments
3 Reasons Why You Need to Get Rid of Adware

Sexy pop ups while surfing online?
You might have been receiving annoying pop ups while surfing. These pop ups are known as ADWARE.
They are programs that would be downloaded and installed into your computer without your knowledge or permission. The purpose of …

Did you clean your CD or DVD correctly?
July 21, 2010 | View Comments
Did you clean your CD or DVD correctly?

I bet you don’t! If you’re not cleaning your CDs or DVDs using the right way, they may get scratched or sometimes not even readable.
So, what’s the correct way to clean your CDs or DVDs?
Oily or dirty CDs/DVDs can cause read errors or disk …

3 Tricks about “Run As Administrator” in Windows 7 and Vista
July 21, 2010 | View Comments
3 Tricks about “Run As Administrator” in Windows 7 and Vista

Getting trouble with “run as administrator”? Does it ever annoy you? Wanna know how to get rid of it or stick with it with the most simple way? In today’s tip, we’ll show you 3 tricks on how to …

Driver cannot be installed, or failed to install, in Windows 7 or Vista?
July 19, 2010 | View Comments
Driver cannot be installed, or failed to install, in Windows 7 or Vista?

Dear sirs,
I am facing a Windows7 related problem.
I have Huawei modem driver CD which can be easily installed on XP and older versions. But this cannot be installed on windows7 If I try to install, …

How to Clean Laptop Fan
July 16, 2010 | View Comments
How to Clean Laptop Fan

How long have you been using your laptop? Is your room dusty? Does your laptop often auto restart? Have you ever check the temperature of your laptop? All these questions are directly related to how …

PC Cleaning Tips – Computer Cleaning Tools
July 16, 2010 | View Comments
PC Cleaning Tips – Computer Cleaning Tools

Many products now days may not include a cleaning kit. Even if they are included with the product, they wont last long. So, the question is what are the alternative tools to clean up my …

10 Simple Tips on How to Clean The Inside of a Computer
July 14, 2010 | View Comments
10 Simple Tips on How to Clean The Inside of a Computer

Have you ever seen the inside of your computer? Do you know how much dust and grime has built up inside your computer? How does dust affect your computer? Try to open the casing of your …

How to Change/Hack Windows Experience Index Rating in Windows 7 or Vista
July 14, 2010 | View Comments
How to Change/Hack Windows Experience Index Rating in Windows 7 or Vista

What is Windows Experience Index
Windows Experience Index was first introduced in Windows Vista, back then the maximum score of each aspect was 5.9. When Windows 7 came to the market, Microsoft has increase the top score …

Add Remove Programs Missing? How to uninstall programs in Windows Vista/7
July 13, 2010 | View Comments
Add Remove Programs Missing? How to uninstall programs in Windows Vista/7

Few days ago, we received an email from one of our subscribers requesting help from us to locate the Add or Remove Programs icon. He was trying to set up his Windows Vista machine and wanted to check what all programs are installed on …

Windows Virtual Memory Minimum Too Low? Learn How to Increase Virtual Memory
July 10, 2010 | View Comments
Windows Virtual Memory Minimum Too Low? Learn How to Increase Virtual Memory

If you ever encounter “too little virtual memory” or ”virtual memory is too low“ error messages, then, no more searching, you found the right place! In this tip, we’ll show you what is virtual memory and how to …

How to Disable System Restore in Windows 7/Vista and XP
July 9, 2010 | View Comments
How to Disable System Restore in Windows 7/Vista and XP

System Restore is a built-in feature in every Windows which allow users to restore their computer to a restore point. By using system restore, you’ll no longer need to worry if your computer goes wrong …

How to do System Restore in Windows 7, Vista and XP if your PC’s not working
July 8, 2010 | View Comments
How to do System Restore in Windows 7, Vista and XP if your PC’s not working

I’ve just crashed my PC with an accident click! What should I do?
Many people like to play around with their computer even though they don’t know what they are actually touching at. This is why their …

How to Run Disk Cleanup Utility for Windows 7, Vista and XP
July 8, 2010 | View Comments
How to Run Disk Cleanup Utility for Windows 7, Vista and XP

4 reasons why you have to perform Disk Cleanup for your PC regularly
To Remove Temporary Internet Files
Any time you surf the net and visit a website, your computer will automatically download all the texts, images …

Logic Gates – Characteristics and Functions
July 5, 2010 | View Comments
Logic Gates – Characteristics and Functions

This article covers the following infos about Logic Gates: what is logic gates; the characteristics of the logic gates; and the functions of the AND, OR, NAND, NOR and Exclusive OR gates.
If you reach this …

Missing Windows Anytime Upgrade Option in Windows 7?
July 2, 2010 | View Comments
Missing Windows Anytime Upgrade Option in Windows 7?

Windows Anytime Upgrade went missing from your windows? Don’t know why is it missing?
Hi Alvin, I have been checking my computers and I found that on my pc I do have the ‘Windows Anytime …

PIKOM PC Fair Malaysia 2010 – where when venue location date time
July 2, 2010 | View Comments
PIKOM PC Fair Malaysia 2010 – where when venue location date time

PC Fair will be held again in this coming July and August. PIKOM PC Fair is the biggest Computer Related Hardware pasar(market) in Malaysia that usually happen every year where people from all over the …

How to Upgrade Windows 7 From Starter or Home Premium Edition to Professional or Ultimate Edition?
July 2, 2010 | View Comments
How to Upgrade Windows 7 From Starter or Home Premium Edition to Professional or Ultimate Edition?

No disks, no delays—and no leaving the house. With Windows Anytime Upgrade, you can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate—in as little as 10 minutes. That way, …

Why a ready-to-use e-store works great for small businesses?
June 15, 2010 | View Comments
Why a ready-to-use e-store works great for small businesses?

This is a known fact that small scale businesses have to restrict their operation due to many reasons when compared to the large scale ones. Lack of sufficient fund tops the list as opening a …

How small businesses can improve customer service?
April 24, 2010 | View Comments
How small businesses can improve customer service?

A happy customer returns, whereas a disgruntled one stays away.  Worse, he probably bad mouths you, even over the net. And, you end up losing several good customers. Something a small or a mid-sized cannot …

7 Ways to Prolong your iPad’s Battery Life
April 10, 2010 | View Comments
7 Ways to Prolong your iPad’s Battery Life

Whatever other critics say, they cannot stop the success of the iPad which sold more than 300,000 units on its 24-hour sale only. Considering the fact that it is still in its early stage, iPad …

Linux Will Absolutely Be Blotted Out from PS3′s Memory
April 5, 2010 | View Comments
Linux Will Absolutely Be Blotted Out from PS3′s Memory

For those who have enjoyed quality time with the older version of Sony PS3 may experience a little bit of interruption in their gaming and entertainment world as the Sony announced to completely let go …

Nvidia Geforce GTX 295
March 22, 2010 | View Comments
Nvidia Geforce GTX 295

Nvidia Geforce GTX 295 is the latest product among the Nvidia Geforce series. It is known to be the most powerful dual chip graphics card on the planet for gaming and beyond. It’s quite terrifying …

How to Save a Webpage or Download a Webpage
March 22, 2010 | View Comments
How to Save a Webpage or Download a Webpage

If you find a webpage you really like, you would probably add it as one of your favourites or bookmarking it. Have you ever think of how you can read the webpage if your internet …

Free Download Video Converter – to 3gp mp3 mp4 flv dvd avi wmv wma mpeg rmvb rm iphone psp
March 16, 2010 | View Comments
Free Download Video Converter – to 3gp mp3 mp4 flv dvd avi wmv wma mpeg rmvb rm iphone psp

Tired of hunting down free video converters that suit your needs? Having problem converting your movies into iphone formats? Searching around for video converter that does rmvb to avi? Every single day, there’re thousands of …

PIKOM PC Fair Malaysia 2010 – where, when, venue, location, date, time
March 13, 2010 | View Comments
PIKOM PC Fair Malaysia 2010 – where, when, venue, location, date, time

Visit the lastest PC Fair Malaysia 2010 [II] at this page.PC Fair will be coming again in this April. PIKOM PC Fair is the biggest Computer Related Hardware pasar(market) in Malaysia that usually happen every year …

How to Change Sticky Notes Font Size, Color and Other Formattings
March 11, 2010 | View Comments
How to Change Sticky Notes Font Size, Color and Other Formattings

In this crazily busy world, we can’t always remember every little detail of every little thing. That is why we jot down important notes and keep it for later reference. Windows 7 Stick Notes helps …

Top 5 Content Management Systems for Beginners
March 11, 2010 | View Comments
Top 5 Content Management Systems for Beginners

Content management system is becoming the choice of a lot of organizations today. Most importantly, many startup companies are clever enough to make CMS their ultimate choice. The importance and the advantages of implementing a …

How to Choose a New Computer
February 22, 2010 | View Comments
How to Choose a New Computer

This is a guest post by Bonnie Hope.
Computers evolve so quickly, and there’s such a big difference in price between a basic model and the latest technology. How important is it to stay ahead of …

4 Ways to Improve the User Experience with Windows 7
February 6, 2010 | View Comments
4 Ways to Improve the User Experience with Windows 7

This is a guest post by Alicia Haines Davis.
There’s no doubt that Windows 7 is an improvement over its predecessor Windows Vista.  However, the question remains: is it worth transitioning for those with Windows XP …

Snipping Tool – New Print Screen with Crop Function in Windows Vista and 7
January 15, 2010 | View Comments
Snipping Tool – New Print Screen with Crop Function in Windows Vista and 7

The Snipping Tool is another wonderful feature avaible in Windows Vista and 7 that allow you to crop anything on-screen before saving them to image format of your choice. Here in this article, we will guide …

How to Use Print Screen Button to Make Screenshot in Windows XP, Vista and 7
January 15, 2010 | View Comments
How to Use Print Screen Button to Make Screenshot in Windows XP, Vista and 7

Are you always wondering why is the Print Screen key exist on your keyboard but nothing appear when you press on it? Here in this article, we will guide you through proper ways of using this special …

How to Zoom In and Out in Windows 7 – Magnify Screen using Built-in Magnifier
January 15, 2010 | View Comments
How to Zoom In and Out in Windows 7 – Magnify Screen using Built-in Magnifier

Do you have a large monitor? Or do you have difficulty when reading some texts on the screen? If so, you’re in the right place now.
It’s becoming a lot more common for people to use larger and larger …

Data Representation – Binary Format, ASCII EBCDIC Unicode, Digital Analog, Images Videos Audios
January 8, 2010 | View Comments
Data Representation – Binary Format, ASCII EBCDIC Unicode, Digital Analog, Images Videos Audios

This article covers most of the things about Data Representation. If you reach this page by searching a certain keyword from any search engine, I would recommend you to use CTRL-F to find the parts …

The Sims 3 – Where to get Deathfish and Life Fruits in Riverview or Sunset Valley
July 2, 2009 | View Comments
The Sims 3 – Where to get Deathfish and Life Fruits in Riverview or Sunset Valley

After receiving my copy of The Sims 3, I’ve gone insane. Non-stop playing from evening until midnight…[haha] Here in this post, I would like to share some info which I believe that everyone who play …

Unknown Backupuser.exe, iexplorer.exe, autorun.inf (Deleting Virus & Malwares)
June 28, 2009 | View Comments
Unknown Backupuser.exe, iexplorer.exe, autorun.inf (Deleting Virus & Malwares)

As always, someone sent me a request on how to fix this issue and here is the solution.
Problem:
Backupuser.exe is a malware or virus stored somewhere in your computer that will automatically creates (without your permission) …

Tweaking Xunlei 迅雷 – Thunder Guide
October 20, 2008 | View Comments
Tweaking Xunlei 迅雷 – Thunder Guide

There are several ways where you can tweak Xunlei ?? for better download speed. The things that you can do to speed up your Thunder Xunlei download speed are as following:
1. Port Forwarding the ports …

Best Torrent Client Software For Streamyx Users
October 20, 2008 | View Comments
Best Torrent Client Software For Streamyx Users

Yes! we have no choice but to love Streamyx!
If you are a subscriber of ~~ streamyx, you should know how we, the users of TM Net Streamyx feel when we are downloading through torrent. …

PCs that could assemble themselves!
October 17, 2008 | View Comments
PCs that could assemble themselves!

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
This is a great breakthrough for the cyberworld as a group of European physicist which locate in London had come out a brand new computer which could build itself- a …

A brand new Nintendo Wii HD
October 5, 2008 | View Comments
A brand new Nintendo Wii HD

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
A high-definition model of Wii console (Wii HD) is under developing by Japanese games giant Nintendo. There are more than 30 MILLION units of Nintendo Wii console has sold.
There are …

Internet Explorer 8 Beta: Download available at Microsoft
September 29, 2008 | View Comments
Internet Explorer 8 Beta: Download available at Microsoft

Finally, Internet Explorer 8 beta has been released to the people. Let’s see what make it becomes the 8th version:
Top Features:

1. Accelerator
Simply fasten your daily browsing activities by mouse clicking and includes some new services.
Start …

How to solve the error for USB device.
September 10, 2008 | View Comments
How to solve the error for USB device.

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
When you plug your Universal Serial Bus (USB) device into your computer and find it can’t access. At the same time, the computer shows “This device cannot start (code 10)”. …

Boost up your Mozilla Firefox browsing speed!
September 7, 2008 | View Comments
Boost up your Mozilla Firefox browsing speed!

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
Fed-up with your Mozilla Firefox browsing speed? Find it annoying waiting it to browse? Wondering is there anyway to increase the browsing speed?
Yes! I would like to share the way …

Microsoft drops price for Xbox 360!
September 5, 2008 | View Comments
Microsoft drops price for Xbox 360!

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
I bet this is a good news to all the Xbox lover, Microsoft decides to cut down its Xbox 360 From Friday in US and undercutting Nintendo’s Wii in order …

Google introduces a new Browser: Google Chrome BETA
September 3, 2008 | View Comments
Google introduces a new Browser: Google Chrome BETA

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
A beta version of a new open source browser introduces by Google: Google Chrome
Having the browser window that is streamlined and simple is good for everyone. However, majority of the …

Ways to prolong laptop battery life.
September 3, 2008 | View Comments
Ways to prolong laptop battery life.

Author of this post: Edmund Hee
Majority of the laptop user will think about this question “If I run my laptop power source instead of the laptop battery, will it lengthen the battery life?” The answer …

The Sims 3 – Launch Date: 20th of February, 2009
August 24, 2008 | View Comments
The Sims 3 – Launch Date: 20th of February, 2009

One of the most anticipated game, The Sims 3, is about to launch!
Recently, Electronic Arts has announced that “The Sims 3″ will be launched on 20th of February, 2009.
Some of the NEW and IMPRESSIVE features …

Geforce 9800 GTX+ (plus) – Better gaming experience!
August 24, 2008 | View Comments
Geforce 9800 GTX+ (plus) – Better gaming experience!

Nvidia, again and again, raises the performance of its graphic cards. Recently, Nvidia has introduced one of its latest high-end graphic cards, Geforce 9800 GTX+ (plus), an even better Geforce 9800 GTX. If you think …

Internet Explorer 8 Needs More Testers for Its Beta 2
August 1, 2008 | View Comments
Internet Explorer 8 Needs More Testers for Its Beta 2

Hey, IE 8 Coming Soon 2008! Anyway, the date of releasing IE 8 has not been announced yet, but microsoft promised that it will be released in 2008.
Currently, Microsoft is soliciting testers for its IE …

Amazon Introduces Paypal Payment System
August 1, 2008 | View Comments
Amazon Introduces Paypal Payment System

It’s finally here. “Amazon has introduced two new payment systems for merchants and consumers which brings it into a market dominated by PayPal” – techjunkeez.
So what?

iPhone 3G Prices – No-Contract or With AT&T
July 2, 2008 | View Comments
iPhone 3G Prices – No-Contract or With AT&T

According to AT&T, you’ll be able to buy the new iPhone for $199 for the 8GB version or $299 for the 16GB version only if you’re eligible for the discount and you have to sign …

Know who you’re dealing with on the internet
June 30, 2008 | View Comments
Know who you’re dealing with on the internet

The internet provides you with a wealth of information and with one of the best communication mediums to make trading on the web. With the click of the mouse, the Internet allows you to book …

iPhone 3G Coming 11th Of July
June 29, 2008 | View Comments
iPhone 3G Coming 11th Of July

I think this news is quite old. But it’s worth to say it again, “TWICE AS FAST, HALF THE PRICE”!!
According to Apple, the new second generation iPhone 3G will be selling off with the amazing …

How to Change Font Size in Internet Explorer
April 29, 2008 | View Comments
How to Change Font Size in Internet Explorer

If you find that the font size of some web pages is too small and hard to read, you can actually increase the font size of web pages displayed on screen with Internet Explorer. Today’s …

CPU Usage 100% Problem
April 27, 2008 | View Comments
CPU Usage 100% Problem

Yesterday, I’ve received an email from Hafnim who is currently having trouble of Windows System CPU usage continues to peek or stays at 100% and asked me for a solution.
I’ve did some research and and …

Links of the Month: Ways to Protect Your Computer
April 26, 2008 | View Comments
Links of the Month: Ways to Protect Your Computer

I’ve noticed a huge increase of traffic to computertipsfree.com recently. So, I write this post to remind these new readers of some important tips that related to ways of protecting your personal computer in computertipsfree.com …

How to Backup Windows Mail for Windows Vista
April 25, 2008 | View Comments
How to Backup Windows Mail for Windows Vista

It is wise for you to backup your emails regularly, so that you don’t lose your important emails if your Windows Mail goes bad or your computer crashes. This tutorial will lead you through the …

IPhone is going to have its own Instant Messaging client
April 23, 2008 | View Comments
IPhone is going to have its own Instant Messaging client

A very good news for iPhone users! Recently, A patent filing shows that Apple is planning to add its own instant messaging client to the iPhone.
The filing entitled “Portable Electronic Device for Instant Messaging,” and …

How to Restore Email from Backup
April 22, 2008 | View Comments
How to Restore Email from Backup

How to import Outlook Express? How to import Windows Mail? If you are here, it probably means that you have done your email backup and came here for a solution on how to restore email …

How to Backup Outlook Email
April 22, 2008 | View Comments
How to Backup Outlook Email

It is wise for you to backup your emails regularly, so that you don’t lose your important emails if your Outlook Express goes bad or your computer crashes. This tutorial will lead you through the …

Buying a Hard Drive – Storage Capacity
April 21, 2008 | View Comments
Buying a Hard Drive – Storage Capacity

How to buy hard drive? Hard drives are currently available in 80GB, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, and 1TB(1000GB) capacities. The storage capacity of drive you buy depends on what you intend to do with it. …

Buying a Hard Drive – Rotational Speed
April 21, 2008 | View Comments
Buying a Hard Drive – Rotational Speed

How to buy hard drive? Typical drives spin at 5400rpm (rpm = rotations per minute); better ones spin at 7200rpm ; the fastest drives spin at 10000rpm. However, drives that spin at 7200rpm come with …

Buying a Hard Drive – Internal, External or Network-Attached Storage?
April 21, 2008 | View Comments
Buying a Hard Drive – Internal, External or Network-Attached Storage?

How to buy hard drive? Before shopping for a hard drive, you must first know how would you use it and decide whether to go internal or external. An internal hard drive is housed within …

How to Buy Hard Drive
April 20, 2008 | View Comments
How to Buy Hard Drive

Hard drive is one of the most critical component of your computer that stores your operating system, programs, and data. Buying the most appropriate Hard Drive for your system is an important decision.
Before shopping for …

How to Increase Browsing and Download Speed in Windows Vista
April 14, 2008 | View Comments
How to Increase Browsing and Download Speed in Windows Vista

As many of you have noticed, browsing and download speed web are quite slow with Windows Vista. Today’s tip perhaps will help you to increase the browsing and download speed in Windows Vista.
There are two …

How to Edit or Convert Subtitles?
April 12, 2008 | View Comments
How to Edit or Convert Subtitles?

Learn How to add subtitles to movies if you don’t know how yet. Sometimes the subtitle’s timing doesn’t match exactly to the sound of your movie at hand. There are several tools on the internet …

How to add Subtitles to Movie – Add srt to avi
April 11, 2008 | View Comments
How to add Subtitles to Movie – Add srt to avi

This tutorial will lead you through a few VERY simple steps of adding a subtitle to a movie. I bet you wouldn’t enjoy the movie if you don’t understand the language of it. The best way to solve …

How to Set Up Outlook Express or Windows Mail
April 10, 2008 | View Comments
How to Set Up Outlook Express or Windows Mail

Outlook Express is an e-mail client that was included with several versions of Microsoft Windows, starting with Windows 98 through the release of Windows XP.
While on the contrary, Windows Mail is an e-mail client included …

How to create Email Account on my own Domain Name?
April 9, 2008 | View Comments
How to create Email Account on my own Domain Name?

The question: I have purchased a domain name. How do I set up new email account on my own domain name?
There are a few conditions that have to be met before you can make an …

Useful Run Commands For Windows Vista and XP
April 8, 2008 | View Comments
Useful Run Commands For Windows Vista and XP

Like everyone said, time is gold. Every single second is precious and time is not to be wasted. Do you notice that sometimes we actually used up to 10 seconds to open a windows program? With today tip, …

PIKOM PC Fair for Malaysian is Coming April 2008
April 3, 2008 | View Comments
PIKOM PC Fair for Malaysian is Coming April 2008

PC Fair is coming again in this April. PIKOM PC Fair is the biggest Computer Related Hardware pasar(market) in Malaysia that usually happen every year where people from all over the country will come to …

Changing System Locale(language) to Run Non-Unicode Programs
April 1, 2008 | View Comments
Changing System Locale(language) to Run Non-Unicode Programs

If you are having trouble running non-unicode programs, for example if you are not able to see the text in certain chinese programs, you should change the system locale/language in order to run the programs …

How to view System Information in Windows Vista and XP
March 31, 2008 | View Comments
How to view System Information in Windows Vista and XP

Many people wonder what’s the secret information in their system and wish to see deeper into their system. Today tip will be about how to view system information via system utility in Windows Vista and …

Adobe Started Its Web-based Photoshop Express
March 30, 2008 | View Comments
Adobe Started Its Web-based Photoshop Express

Hey! Good news here for all photo lovers! Adobe has just launched its web-based photoshop service that offers image editing service to the consumers and allows them to quickly touch-up their photos and share them …

How to Show Hidden Files and Folders
March 29, 2008 | View Comments
How to Show Hidden Files and Folders

This tip will be very short. I think this tip would be useful especially for those who wanted to know how to show hidden files for a while. Before we go to the steps, I …

How to Disable “Send an Error Report to Microsoft”
March 25, 2008 | View Comments
How to Disable “Send an Error Report to Microsoft”

In Windows XP and Windows server 2003, you would probably receive a message “send error report to Microsoft” and requesting you to send the error report to windows.

Auto Shutdown Tip For Windows Users
March 23, 2008 | View Comments
Auto Shutdown Tip For Windows Users

Do you always wonder how to shutdown your computer automatically? Have you ever wished you could schedule an auto shutdown at a certain time, without waiting for the virus scanning process or the CD/DVD burning …

Sony’s 25 megapixel Alpha A900 full-frame DSLR Camera
March 22, 2008 | View Comments
Sony’s 25 megapixel Alpha A900 full-frame DSLR Camera

Believe it or not. Sony is going to release this amazing 25 megapixels camera in August during IFA or in September during Photokina. It’s freaking huge.
In fact, it is so strange that it has been …

The Sims 3 Will Be Released in 2009
March 22, 2008 | View Comments
The Sims 3 Will Be Released in 2009

If you’re a fan of The Sims, this would be the good news for you. The Sims 3 will be on sale in 2009!

Most Often Used Windows Shortcut Keys
March 22, 2008 | View Comments
Most Often Used Windows Shortcut Keys

This post lists some keyboard shortcut keys you can use with Windows. Save your time, don’t hunt for icons any more! Try it now!

Learn The Worst Computer Viruses Of All Time
March 21, 2008 | View Comments
Learn The Worst Computer Viruses Of All Time

This morning I going through yahoo blogs while having my first cup of coffee. I came across a post that grabbed my attention. The post is written by

YouTube Videos Are Now In High-Quality
March 21, 2008 | View Comments
YouTube Videos Are Now In High-Quality

Youtube recently said that they’re now giving you the opportunity to watch their videos in high-quality.

Automatically Synchronize Windows Clock
March 20, 2008 | View Comments
Automatically Synchronize Windows Clock

You can synchronize your computer time automatically with internet standard time server. Normally this feature is

Windows Vista SP1 Released
March 20, 2008 | View Comments
Windows Vista SP1 Released

At last, Windows Vista SP1 is out and ready for download!
There are few methods you can have it installed on your computer. The first method,

People Love Internet More Than TV
March 19, 2008 | View Comments
People Love Internet More Than TV

How would you feel if you lose internet connection? No Youtube, no ebay, no email, no friendster, no facebook, no blogging! Would you cry? Honestly, I will cry…

Spyware Found In G-Archiver (Gmail Archiving Program)
March 19, 2008 | View Comments
Spyware Found In G-Archiver (Gmail Archiving Program)

BE AWARE ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE USING G-ARCHIVER !!
G-Archiver is a program used to back up Gmail emails.

Internet Explorer 8 Beta Released
March 17, 2008 | View Comments
Internet Explorer 8 Beta Released

Internet Explorer 8, just released as public beta, offers

Microsoft Said No Blu-Ray for Xbox 360
March 16, 2008 | View Comments
Microsoft Said No Blu-Ray for Xbox 360

After the Blu-ray vs HD DVD format war came to a crashing end last week with the blu-ray format being declared the winner, there are rumours circulated concerning a possible integration of Blu-ray in the …

Another Tip on How To Speed Up Windows Vista
March 15, 2008 | View Comments
Another Tip on How To Speed Up Windows Vista

Have you notice that your system is very slow with windows vista? If so, today tip is very useful for you to speed up your windows vista with only a few easy steps. There is …

Blu-ray Players Prices On The Rise After The Dead Of HD HVD
March 15, 2008 | View Comments
Blu-ray Players Prices On The Rise After The Dead Of HD HVD

If you’ve not read about format war, do read about it.
According to Pricegrabber.com, in February, the month Toshiba said it would no longer produce HD DVD players, the average price jumped to $604 from $467. …

OMG! Buddhist Monks Play Counter-Strike!
March 14, 2008 | View Comments
OMG! Buddhist Monks Play Counter-Strike!

Even Buddhist Monks Play Counter Strike. Valve’s game is such a great title that not even the monks can resist it.

How To Disable or Enable Cookies
March 13, 2008 | View Comments
How To Disable or Enable Cookies

When you are surfing the internet, the web server will place some script files on your computer to save your preferences that you specify for future reference.

Apple get Sued Over iTunes Tech
March 13, 2008 | View Comments
Apple get Sued Over iTunes Tech

Once again, Apple was sued over allegations its iTunes online music store and iPod music players are illegally distributing digital media over the internet using patented method.
Today we’ve got Atlanta-based ZapMedia Services Inc.

Top Games In US
March 13, 2008 | View Comments
Top Games In US

The reason I write this post is to update you with all latest games which are currently HOT in US. For UK version please visit Current Top Ten Game Sellers In UK. The games in …

Apple Time Capsule – 500 GB wireless hard drive
March 11, 2008 | View Comments
Apple Time Capsule – 500 GB wireless hard drive

Just wanted to let you know… Apple’s latest product, The Apple Time Capsule! 500GB Hard Drive with Wireless Technology!
Manufacturer’s description:
Back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with the all-new Time Capsule,

Current Top Ten Game Sellers In UK
March 11, 2008 | View Comments
Current Top Ten Game Sellers In UK

I offer this message is to let you know more about the hottest-game-of-the-year so that you know which one to play.
The rankings are as below:
01. Army of Two

Rumor: Microsoft Wants Blu-ray for Xbox 360?
March 9, 2008 | View Comments
Rumor: Microsoft Wants Blu-ray for Xbox 360?

I would prefer you to read about the format war if you wish to know more about blu-ray’s victorious.
So Microsoft wants blu-ray for 360 huh?
According to Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, “Sony is in …

College Giving Out Free Macbook To New Students
March 8, 2008 | View Comments
College Giving Out Free Macbook To New Students

Freshmen who attending Abilene Christian University getting a free iPhone or iPod Touch with purpose to help them with their future education. Another case, Oklahoma Christian University announced it too will be issuing shiny Apple …

Avoid Fake Security Warning From the Web
March 6, 2008 | View Comments
Avoid Fake Security Warning From the Web

This tip will be very short but you shouldn’t neglect it. Remember, the more time you spend familiarizing yourself with these tips, the more secure your computer will be, just like everything else, practice makes …

HP Releases Artist Edition Notebook Series
March 6, 2008 | View Comments
HP Releases Artist Edition Notebook Series

I was like “what the fark?” when I saw this thing on my screen…
So what should we call it? An artistic notebook computer?
This should be the first artistic notebook ever being produced in the world..

MacBook Pro 2008 Edition From Apple
March 6, 2008 | View Comments
MacBook Pro 2008 Edition From Apple

Recently Apple has made its first update to the venerable MacBook line since the introduction of the MacBook Air.
What so special for the new Macbook Pro 2008 edition?
Improved Processor(Core 2 Duo 2.5ghz), Increased memory(2GB Ram) …

Switching to New Theme.
March 6, 2008 | View Comments
Switching to New Theme.

Recently I’ve spent weeks of time to make a whole new theme for computertipsfree.com.

Before this, the whole site looks totally unprofessional and is inconvinient to my readers.

Breaking News! Uncontrolled Satellite Is WEEKS Away From Striking Earth!
January 29, 2008 | View Comments
Breaking News! Uncontrolled Satellite Is WEEKS Away From Striking Earth!

OMG! According to reports, a US spy satellite which has lost power and propulsion is weeks or even months away from hitting Earth. The officials said that the satellite which no longer can be controlled …

Formidable Hacker Get Caught By Greek Police.
January 29, 2008 | View Comments
Formidable Hacker Get Caught By Greek Police.

On 25th of January, Greek police have arrested a man suspected of selling corporate secrets from France’s Dassault Group, including data on weapons systems.

How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 7, XP and Vista?
January 23, 2008 | View Comments
How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 7, XP and Vista?

Many software today want to run some of their components at all times, whether the programs are being used or not. These components will be inserted into Windows Startup System so that they can be …

Retailers Shift Focus To Blu-Ray In Hopes To End The Format War
January 22, 2008 | View Comments
Retailers Shift Focus To Blu-Ray In Hopes To End The Format War

Three weeks ago, Warner has announced that it will drop its support of the HD DVD format, and will begin releasing its next generation titles on Blu-ray exclusively.
In the wake of this announcement, many retailers …

OMG! World’s Thinnest Notebook Case!
January 17, 2008 | View Comments
OMG! World’s Thinnest Notebook Case!

On 16th of January, Apple introduced the world’s thinnest notebook case for the world’s thinnest laptop!
It has been given a name by Apple, the “Manila Case” which is adapting perfectly to the Macbook Air shape.

Source: …

World’s Thinnest Laptop – The Macbook Air
January 17, 2008 | View Comments
World’s Thinnest Laptop – The Macbook Air

On 15th of January, Apple rolls out super-slim laptop – the Macbook Air which is ultimately thin with 0.16 inches thick at the bottom and 0.76 inches on the top. It’s even thin enough to …

Apple Launches New Mac Pro With 8-Core Power
January 16, 2008 | View Comments
Apple Launches New Mac Pro With 8-Core Power

On 8th of January, Apple introduced the fastest Mac ever with new 8 processor cores. Eight-core processing power was once only top-of-the-line. Now it comes standard. Apple claims the new Mac Pro is the fastest …

Scan Your Hard Disk Now For Better Performance
January 15, 2008 | View Comments
Scan Your Hard Disk Now For Better Performance

Sometimes you may notice that your computer systems are running slow, many programs stop responding halfway, or your CPU usage for the system process approaches 100 percent. At this rate, you should check your hard …

Defragment Your Hard Disk Now For Better Performance
January 15, 2008 | View Comments
Defragment Your Hard Disk Now For Better Performance

What is Defragmentation? Why Should you do it?
The Meaning of Defragmentation:
“Defragmentation” is a term used for the process of scanning the file system and reducing the amount of fragmentation in file systems.

How To Avoid Virus Infections?
January 13, 2008 | View Comments
How To Avoid Virus Infections?

If you wish to know more about computer viruses, you may want to read this – “Introduction To Computer Viruses”.
Some Hints and Tips on how to avoid virus infections:
Tip 1 :
The most common viruses can …

What Is A Computer Virus? An Introduction To Computer Viruses
January 13, 2008 | View Comments
What Is A Computer Virus? An Introduction To Computer Viruses

Up to now, there are still many people do not know what is a computer virus. Therefore, I write this article to let you have a better understanding of computer viruses.
What is a computer virus?
A …

Super Speed USB 3.0 Coming Soon
January 10, 2008 | View Comments
Super Speed USB 3.0 Coming Soon

With the improvement of technology, USB 3.0 will be released soon !!
Intel and other companies have formed a group to release the USB 3.0 specification in the first half of 2008.
According to Pat Gelsinger, general …

Monitor Your CPU Temperature Using CoreTemp
January 10, 2008 | View Comments
Monitor Your CPU Temperature Using CoreTemp

By using CoreTemp, you can monitor your CPU temperature whenever you want.
The uniqueness of it is that it shows the temperature of each individual core in a each processor in your system.
CoreTemp support only certain …

Sony Current Promotion : New PlayStation Portable Slim And Lite
January 10, 2008 | View Comments
Sony Current Promotion : New PlayStation Portable Slim And Lite

The New PSP Slim and Lite launched 3 months ago is now selling for just RM799.
(FREE Game & Pouch for a limited time only!)
The PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system is the first truly integrated portable entertainment …

The New Nvidia Quadro FX3700
January 9, 2008 | View Comments
The New Nvidia Quadro FX3700

Having lag with your current graphic card while playing high-graphic games?
Nvidia is introducing the High-End graphic card NVIDIA Quadro® FX 3700 graphics board, best-of-class solution for CAD, DCC, and visualization professionals, offers new levels of …

Speed Up Your PC With Your Pendrive
January 8, 2008 | View Comments
Speed Up Your PC With Your Pendrive

A trick that you would not like to miss.
Use pendrive to give your PC an extra cache of memory to help increase speed by using the Windows ReadyBoost feature.
The things you need:

>> Spare USB flash …

computertipsfree.Com – Starting From Scratch
January 7, 2008 | View Comments
computertipsfree.Com – Starting From Scratch

Welcome to computertipsfree.com!
It has been a period of time since I stop writing on Alvinlife.com. Many of my loyal readers told me that it was a big waste as Alvinlife.com has generated a high volume …