Would you like to try out Ubuntu (or any other popular distribution of Linux) from the comfort of your Windows 7 (or Vista or XP) desktop?  With a quick download of the Ubuntu ISO and VMware Player, you can do this easily.  And, you can even run Linux apps side by side with your Windows Apps, and even see their icons in your taskbar!  This article is my latest on Virtualization, so check it out on How-To Geek to see how easy...

Want to make Windows 7 Starter look and work just like you want it to?  Check out my post at How-to Geek for tips and tricks on how to change your screensaver, sounds, theme, icons, and even customize your desktop!  Once again, I’ve been presently surprised that Windows 7 Starter is more capable than one would assume at first glance.  Continue reading at How-to Geek: How To Personalize Windows 7...

Speccy is a new, great little system tool that gives you detailed information about all the hardware on your computer.  It is even available in a portable version so you can run it on a computer at a store, friend’s house, or anywhere else you need to check detailed stats.  My favorite features is that it shows the model, speed, latency, and more from your Ram; this is really helpful if you’re wanting to add more RAM to your...

My favorite feature in both Windows 7 and Vista is the “Previous Versions” tool.  This has absolutely saved me several times, including once when I accidently deleted a nearly finished essay!  I think this is the hidden gem in modern versions of Windows, so I really enjoyed writing about it for How-To Geek.  Check out the article intro below, and then continue reading it at How-To Geek. Have you ever accidently deleted a...

My recent article on How-to Geek about running XP Mode without hardware virtualization got a lot of comments from people wanting to run XP Mode on other editions of Windows.  XP Mode is only licensed for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, so if your computer is running 7 Home Premium or Vista you cannot run it.  But, if you have your own legal copy of XP, you can make your own XP Mode.  It’s actually very...