Web Analytics


Windows Guides Feed

Rich's Archive

Rich is the owner and creator of Windows Guides; he spends his time breaking things on his PC so he can write how-to guides to fix the problems he creates.

Rich's website.

Launch Flip 3D in Windows Vista [How To]

Posted by Rich On February - 24 - 200833 COMMENTS

12flipth 01 Launch Flip 3D in Windows Vista [How To]

Do you remember seeing the previews for vista with the “flashy window change thing?”. Have you been using it?

If you are using Windows Vista, hold the Windows Key and press Tab.

That’s it. If you knew about this, then keep looking around the site for some other, more advanced tips.

Enable Vista Aero Mouse Cursors

Posted by Rich On February - 24 - 20083 COMMENTS

Can’t use Vista Aero because it melts your computer? Well you can still use the cursors. In this guide will learn how.

Read the rest of this entry »

Windows Photo Gallery Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted by Rich On February - 24 - 200810 COMMENTS

Here are some useful keyboard shortcuts, for use with Windows Photo Gallery

Read the rest of this entry »

Access Websites That Require You to Login [How To]

Posted by Rich On February - 24 - 200816 COMMENTS

When you search on Google, often you click on an applicable result – to find that you arrive at a registration page.

The reason is that there are some websites that allow Google to browse for content, but not you.

With this easy hack, you can disguise yourself as Google by changing your browser’s identity (named user agent) to Googlebot.

Read the rest of this entry »

Use the Mobility Center on a Vista Notebook

Posted by Rich On February - 24 - 200812 COMMENTS

When using a notebook, there are certain options you want quick access too. Windows Mobility Center is a great solution for your notebook needs.

In this guide we will learn how to get to the Mobility Center and how to use it. Read the rest of this entry »

12ccleaner01 Free Up A Lot More Space On Your Computer with CCleaner

Running out of disk space? Been using your new computer for more than a month? It’s time to clean up!

In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to clean up your computer and help it run more efficiently. (This guide is written for Windows XP and Vista.)

Read the rest of this entry »


Computer tips in your inbox
Sign up for the Windows Guides newsletter to get PC tips and access to free Windows books (More details)

Enter your email address:
 

Popular Guides

See which sites have been visited on your PC (even if private browsing mode is used)

Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc

Best Free Anti-malware

Hibernate vs. Sleep vs. Shut-Down

i3, i5, and i7; Dual, Quad, Hexa Core Processors. How to they Differ?

Intel's Ivy Bridge Processor: new Features

Submit Your Tip
Submit your computer tip to us; receive full credit for all published tips

Windows Guides on Facebook