A simple program like Microsoft Excel 2010 can be used as a powerful tool by manipulating the software. Microsoft has published several “how to” guides such as this one Getting Started with VBA in Excel 2010. They are very good articles, and I am not trying to beat them. After all, they wrote the software anyway. I just want to introduce Excel as a powerful programing tool for home users Continue reading Excel Visual Basic Scripts
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Elementary guide to Remote Desktop
I remember when I was a kid; I was having an uphill battle with my Windows machine because the RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) only worked within the internal network. At that time I failed to realized that specific port(s) has (have) to be opened from the LAN (Local Area Network) Continue reading Elementary guide to Remote Desktop
Command Prompt (CMD) tricks you should know
In this graphical computer age, you don’t have to know how to use Windows DOS Commands. Almost everything can be down through interactive graphical interface on Windows. Even on several Linux based operating systems, Continue reading Command Prompt (CMD) tricks you should know
How to setup auto update for Bginfo.exe
Warning!
The instructions are provided “as is” and “with all faults”. No warranties or guarantees are provided. Editing the Registry Files may harm your computer, if it is done incorrectly.The bginfo is an “unofficial” program published by Microsoft that will display basic information about the Windows workstation or server on background image. It is somewhat unofficial because Microsoft does not promote the program as official software. So why do you care Continue reading How to setup auto update for Bginfo.exe
How to upgrade or replace RAM on your computer
For an average user who knows nothing about electronics technology, a simple RAM (Random Access Memory) upgrade can be a complicated task. The reality is even for a tech savvy person like myself find it difficult to find spare RAM modules and specific instructions for installation.
Key points…
- Do you have physical access to the memory? (some laptops, the RAM is under the keyboard and only a qualified technician can install/replace RAM)
- What is the type of RAM your desktop/laptop can take? (DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, etc)
- What is the memory frequency? (1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz, etc)
- The type of support for the RAM? (ECC, DIMM, un-buffered, un/registered etc)
- What is the maximum amount of RAM allowed by Continue reading How to upgrade or replace RAM on your computer