Setting up a (wireless) networkSetting up a (wireless) networkMany households have multiple computers and a router/gateway. On this page all you need to know about creating a (wireless) network!
Forwarding ports on the modem/routerFor some applications (like file sharing software), it is necessary that specific ports on the modem (and router) are forwarded to the computer. This page describes broadly outlined how this is done. For this purpose, a computer connected to an Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem is used. The example continuous with a SMC-router since many are using a (wireless) router, which is situated between the modem and the computer(s).
Sharing files with a mapped network driveThis page is about the sharing of files with a mapped network drive, to make the files available by other computers attached in the network.
Resizing the Windows partitionResizing the existing Windows partition without loosing data saves a lot of time compared to a complete reinstallation of Windows, but it isn't without a risk... This page describes how to resize the Windows partitions safely (keeping the existing files).
Resizing (shrinking) the Windows partition when there is a recovery partitionThis page describes how to reduce the size of the Windows partition in case there is a recovery partition. The advantage of a recovery partition is the simplicity to restore Windows (drivers and software included) to the factory settings. Unfortunately, this is the only advantage, there is no other reason of being happy about this recovery partition. It is hard to make changes to the partition table, which is the biggest disadvantage.
Creating an image of the Windows systemNow you have done so much work installing and optimizing your Windows, I can imagine you would like to backup your current settings. This is done with a system image. Here you read more about creating a free system image. If you are infected with a virus or something else gone wrong, you can restore your system by placing back an image of your original C: partition!
A multiboot system: the Windows bootmanager vs. an alternative bootmanagerThis page is about setting up an multiboot system: installing multiple operating systems on one computer. This could be a combination of Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista and/or one of the many other operating systems (like a Linux distribution). A bootmanager is used to show a boot menu to let the user choose between the installed operating systems. This page describes the advantages and disadvantages of the Windows bootmanager and alternative bootmanagers as well and tells how to setup a multiboot system.
Setting up a multiboot/dualboot system
with MrBooterSetting up a multiboot system with MrBooter.
Replacing the hard disk and imaging Windows to the new hard diskThis page informs about replacing your hard disk with a new one, which is less difficult then you would think. This will give you more free space to store your files, but most importantly will speed up your Windows! The next step is imaging the old Windows installation (with the personal files included!) to the new hard disk using free imaging software, which will save a lot of time.
Useful tips for sending e-mail and preventing spamThis page is about the different aspects of sending e-mail like sending an e-mail with an encrypted or big file as attachment, opening of blocked attachments and the downloading of e-mail from multiple computers. The page concludes with some useful tips to prevent receiving junk mail (and viruses) as much as possible.
Interesting web pagesThis page contains interesting web pages elsewhere on the internet.
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