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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.
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Create a System Restore Point in Windows 7 [How To]
On April - 26 - 2011Comments Off
If you’re making a change to your PC like installing new software, theming your desktop, or making registry and other software edits, you should create a system restore point. This will help you roll back any changes you’ve made if it all goes wrong or if you decide you don’t like the changes you’ve made and want a quick fix.
This guide will show you how to create a restore point in Windows 7. Here are guides for Windows XP and Vista:
List of Native 64-bit Applications
On April - 26 - 2011Comments Off
Yesterday, we showed you how to tell whether you’re using 32 or 64 bit Windows and in the past we’ve shown you why you should use 64-bit Windows. Today we share a list, shown to us by Windows Forums member Jeet.
What does “Native” Mean?
Native is a term often used in the compting world to describe true compatibility. When something is native (in this case, a software program), it means it’s built to work completely in an environment (your PC) without compatibility patching. 32-bit programs will work in a 64-bit environment but to be truly “native” they need to be built for 64-bit addressing and communication with hardware without compatibility fixes.
In other words, 64-bit applications are designed to work in a 64-bit environment and, as a result of this, often perform better. To explore the merits of 64-bit, read this guide.
What is IRC? An Introduction to IRC [Part 1 of 2]
On April - 26 - 2011Comments Off
![whatisirc What is IRC? An Introduction to IRC [Part 1 of 2]](http://i1.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/whatisirc.png?resize=650%2C350 "What is IRC?")
In this two-part guide, we’ll learn what IRC is, tips to use it, and some basic commands to get you started. In part one of this guide, we’ll focus on introducing IRC and getting you set up to use it on your computer. Specifically, we’ll cover:
- What is IRC?
- Who Uses IRC?
- What is a Client?
- What is a Server?
- What are Channels, Networks, and Servers?
- Download and Install Pidgin, an IRC Client
- Configure Pidgin for IRC
How to Fix Any Computer (Comic)
On April - 25 - 20116 COMMENTS
Details of New Simple Internet Browser for Windows 8
On April - 25 - 2011Comments Off
A new browser (coined, online, as an “immersive” browser) is available with build 7955 of Windows 8. Neowin has exclusive details on this browser as well as screenshots of what it currently looks like in build 7955.
As of now, the browser looks “unfinished” (I don’t think I’d like to be a Microsoft developer right now as I read criticism of software that I haven’t finished yet) but looks to be aimed at tablet users and those who want a more simple browsing experience.
History Vault in Windows 8: Microsoft’s Answer to Apple’s Time Machine?
On April - 25 - 2011Comments Off
Get the latest news about Windows 8 on the Windows 8 Rolling Updates page.
Screenshots of History Vault have leaked from Windows 8 build 7955 and are shared on winrumors. I have hands on experience with OS X’s Time Machine, which is a tool that lets you get to previous versions of files and backups. Time Machine is very useful and is invaluable when you need it.
Windows backup has always been a little cumbersome and, for most users, far from intuitive. Is History Vault the product we’ve been waiting for? From the information available, it looks like it’s going to let you view old files and restore them in a more intuitive “snapshot” view so you can go back to the date, you want the file from, and restore lost or files that need replacing.
Windows 8: History Vault user interface revealed | winrumors