May 1, 2010
The other day I wrote about Back In Time which takes snapshots of the configured folders and keeps track of various versions over a period of time, before you need them to restore your system back in time. In which case, it simply requires you find the right version and then click on restore. I [...]
November 14, 2009
There are several critical areas of system data that can cause serious computer issues when they become corrupted. For such cases it’s important to have a backup of these files or a way to return to a previous system state. The registry is the central part of the system data and the one most likely [...]
June 23, 2009
We all know the importance of maintaining backups and in the past we have covered quite a few tools for backing up your important files. Fbackup is another one such tool, it has some pretty distinguishing features you should consider while choosing your ideal backup software. You can download and install Fbackup from here. Once [...]
June 8, 2009
System Restore tracks changes to critical system files on your computer and creates restore points before significant changes occur. System Restore will automatically backup important system files such as drivers and the registry so that it can roll back to a previous setting. Restore points are usually created by the system before new device drivers, [...]
April 9, 2009
Microsoft, like all other software companies, releases patches and hot fixes for its Windows operating system quite frequently. Installing the latest patch or Hot fix is highly recommended if you want to keep your installation in tip-top shape. These patches are mostly harmless but there are times when your current configuration, hardware or software might [...]
January 10, 2009
An unattended XP disk is a customized installation disk that allows you to perform a Windows installation with minimal effort (once the disk is created). All of the effort takes place in creating the unattended disk, but it is well worth it. With an unattended XP disk, you can preselect all of the options you [...]
January 6, 2009
One of the most annoying things about owning a computer is the maintenance. It’s easily neglected. After all you don’t really notice the slow decline of your system’s performance, do you? But then again it’s a delight to work on a freshly installed machine, where everything is smooth and responds quickly. But customization is tedious. [...]
August 22, 2008
Back in January I treated myself to a new laptop, a mobile workstation. Compared to my old laptop, the new machine was operating at the speed of light. However, with all the software that came and went over the months, and despite regular system maintenance, some minor but annoying bugs had crept in along with [...]
