Windows XP

Skype Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability

by Sami on July 17, 2011

The Armenian security researchers Levent “noptrix” Kayan has identified a new cross-site scripting vulnerability in Skype 5.3.0.120, and that an attacker can gain access to the account including a chat contact. Taking advantage of other vulnerabilities, it is even possible to take complete control over the system. According to the Kayan affected versions are  Windows [...]

Cool Desktop Tools

by Sami on July 9, 2011

Looking for some awesome desktop tools? Here we have presented some desktops tools which makes your desktop more versatile. All these desktop tools are perfect for daily use and it will also help you keep important info at your desktop. Dexpot Dexpot is a tool to create virtual desktops. You can simulate between 2 and [...]

Make your Windows desktop look just like an iPad screen

by elsarobedello on June 12, 2011

Ever thought of making your boring Windows desktop look just like the revolutionary iPad’s screen? Then if you did and you don’t know how to do it, here’s a written step by step guide on how to make your Windows desktop look just like the iPad and also a video for those who wants to [...]

Microsoft to Celebrate Xbox 360 Farewell at E3

by Sami on June 6, 2011

Microsoft is planning to celebrate farewell for its Xbox 360 gaming console at the upcoming E3 event. Have you heard that phrase: “We want to the living room.”  The phrase was introduced by Microsoft when new products such as Windows XP, Windows Media Center, Zune launched . These  products paves all the way into the [...]

Get Some “Fences” for your Windows Desktop

by nauman on February 1, 2010

A cluttered Desktop is what we usually have, in Windows I mean. Organizing it is difficult if not impossible. I can tell by experience that most of place files, folders and frequently used app shortcuts on the Desktop. It is easier this way to access them instead of looking deep in to the hard drive [...]

Make Apple’s Magic Mouse work in Windows

by nauman November 23, 2009

The Magic Mouse by Apple is a device which attracted wide attention of the PC/Mac enthusiasts. It was designed to work on Macs but now thanks to a Bluetooth Update the rodent can work in Windows XP and 7. Finger controlled scrolling and basic magic mouse moves are working fine but advanced moves have a [...]

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xpPhone, is it for real?

by nauman November 2, 2009

It’s a mobile phone, a GPS and a NetBook all three bundled in to one neat device running Windows XP and weighing about 400 gm. The screen size is 4.8”, it is a touch screen off course. Let us first of all have a look at its specs: AMD Super Mobile Processor 1 GB RAM [...]

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Speed up windows 7 performance with easy tips and tricks

by Muzzammil Waheed October 6, 2009

I’ve been using windows 7 RC since it was available on my work laptop. The main usage is mainly done for enterprise application development, emails, documentation, project management, recreational activities and blogging as you can see. I’ve got loads of software installed including backend servers like IIS7, SQL Server 2008 database and integration services,ASP.NET, MySQL 5, PHP etc are always running in background. With these I’ve noticed that performance is degrading day by day on my pretty fast Windows 7 laptop, even though I’ve got duo core 2.1 and 2 GB of ram.

So I took time out and started to figure out how to tune up windows 7 for maximum speed and performance that I used to get from fresh install.

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Amazing Wallpapers for Windows 7 – A Must Try!

by Sarah September 19, 2009

I have recently discovered some beautiful wallpapers for Windows 7 by Mike Swanson. These wallpapers are full of most vibrant colors depicting nature such as flowers, leaves, coffee beans, pebbles, sea etc. I have adjusted this collection in such a way that the windows displays me a new wallpaper after every 20 minutes. So whenever i see a new wallpaper, my mood changes automatically. You’ve got to try them and i bet you will love them all!

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Should you consider a buying a Netbook, the latest breed of computing devices?

by nauman September 7, 2009

The newest fad I guess is Netbooks, and that goes not only for buyers but top brand PC manufacturers also. ASUS started this trend by making a low cost, ultra small and cute machine, one that could perform most if not all the tasks for an average PC user. The trend caught on in big [...]

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