Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:56:37 -0800
Duration: 140

There is a new free tweaking Powertoy for Windows Vista users. Its called TweakVI. Best of all the basic version of this utility is completely free!

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:54:10 -0800
Duration: 129

On SourceForge.net there is a free open source PowerToy for Vista which is essentially a Windows Shell Extension that enables you to resize one or more image files by simply right-clicking on them. Download it from http://sourceforge.net/projects/phototoysclone

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:53:45 -0800
Duration: 170

Sure there is nothing wrong with a plain white mouse pointer, but your really missing out. Lets change it for free to something you will like with these easy steps.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:53:45 -0800
Duration: 181

Many PCWizKid subscribers and viewers ask "Where did you get that blue mouse cursor?" Well here is some useful information on getting even more cool free mouse cursors for Ubuntu / Linux.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:53:45 -0800
Duration: 113

If you try to go through all areas in Windows XP to delete the Recent Items it can be time consuming, especially when you want to quickly clear the history of what you recently did. This Tip shows you how to create a special script to clear the recent history. Notes from video: create a file with notepad and paste the following in it and save it as a DeleteRecent.js filename. var fso = WScript.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject"); var WSH = new ActiveXObject("WScript.Shell"); var folder = WSH.SpecialFolders("Recent"); fso.DeleteFile(folder + "\\*.*");

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:39:45 -0800
Duration: 170

Visit http://PCWizkidsTechTalk.com for more tips The Task Manager in Vista and XP provides detailed information about computer performance , specifically CPU usage, commit charge and memory information. Video notes: If the Total Commit Charge exceeds the Total Physical Memory, you probably need more RAM. When the Commit Charge is regularly higher than the Physical Memory available, it means that you have to regularly use a Page File, which may slow down your system down if its old. Buy more RAM in that case. If the Peak Commit Charge is frequently at or near the Limit Commit Charge, you need to increase your memory. When this occurs, it means that your PC is frequently out of memory or close to being out of memory. Either add RAM or increase your Page File size. Check the PF (PageFile Usage) make sure its not in the red, if so increase it as mentioned in my previous video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2igH6O0ARM

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:36:44 -0800
Duration: 228

Tweak UI PowerToys for Windows XP have been around for many years now. The latest version is 2.10. Its still an oldie but a goodie. If you havent installed this Microsoft Freebie then your missing out in Windows XP.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:54:09 -0800
Duration: 398

Did you know Google Search can be used as a Calculator, World time, Flight Status checker or a Dictionary? These are some of the many things that you can do with a specific type of search in Google. PCWizKid has put together a video with various quick tips and tricks on how to utilize Google to the fullest.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:24:14 -0800
Duration: 110

This tweak applies to Windows Vista or XP. If you are running many applications, especially large resource hogs that eat huge amount of memory your system may become unstable or even crash. You can increase the total amount of memory in your system with a simple virtual memory tweak adjustment. If your PC already has more than 3 GIG of RAM you dont really need a page file, this tweak is mostly for those who have less than 2 Gig of RAM. Video Notes: Set the "Maximum and Min size (MB)" to the same size , this will prevent it from growing on your hard drive. Set the size to 1.5x (multiply) times the size of your physical RAM. Example if you have a PC with 2 Gigs of Ram, set the Pagefile size to 3000 Meg. Also remember that a pagefile is on the hard drive which is slower than RAM, so the more your system uses a paging file in some cases it may be slower.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:24:21 -0800
Duration: 382

With over 15 million downloads on its debut of the final release, this is a review of Firefox 3 as I installed it fresh in a new area so I can still compare with version 2.x. Watch my unbiased review of the latest mozilla open source browser. Are you ready to switch?

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:35:18 -0800
Duration: 130

Try to rename the recycle bin in windows. You cant! But wait, a simple registry tweak, and your all set to rename it to what ever you want! Video Notes: Navigate in the registry to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/ folder. Look for the folder within the brackets that is called {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} then expand it. Double-click Shellfolder. Change the binary value data from default 40 01 00 20 to 70 01 00 20 For more tips and tweaks visit http://PCWizKidsTechTalk.com

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:19:35 -0800
Duration: 93

Whenever you install something in Windows it defaults to C:\Program Files , you can change it in the registry so that it defaults to another drive or folder instead. Video Notes: Navigate in the registry to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ Select CurrentVersion change the path in ProgramFilesDir to whatever you want.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sat, 31 May 2008 22:46:11 -0800
Duration: 104

Customize easily your Ubuntu Login screen with different cool themes. The website to get the GDM Themes from is: www.gnome-look.org then click on the GDM Themes link on the left to get a list of themes you can download. For more tips visit: http://PCWizKidsTechTalk.com

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 25 May 2008 06:49:40 -0800
Duration: 151

This Windows XP TIP shows you how to create a shortcut which quickly shuts down or can restart your PC. Video Notes: For a Restart Shortcut shutdown.exe -r For a Shutdown Shortcut shutdown.exe -s Additional Options -t xx (used for time delay) -c "Enter a message to display" -l (used to logoff the current user) Example used in video shutdown.exe -r -t 30 -c "Thanks for Watching PCWizKids Tech Talk"

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 21 May 2008 17:52:38 -0800
Duration: 80

Make Windows XP bootup faster with a quick registry tweak.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 20 May 2008 01:19:30 -0800
Duration: 71

You can create a shortcut for Suspending Your PC running Windows XP easily, saving you time and a few clicks.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 13 May 2008 23:19:31 -0800
Duration: 192

You can easily tweak and modify many hidden options in windows XP Pro without touching the registry directly or installing anything. The Group Policy Editor has the means to do it easily.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 09 May 2008 21:19:33 -0800
Duration: 52

Make Windows XP shutdown faster with a quick registry tweak. Notes from Video: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control. Click on the "Control" Folder. Select "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" Double click on it and set a value lower than 1000. For more tips visit PCWizKidsTechTalk.com

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 05 May 2008 22:19:34 -0800
Duration: 169

My walkthrough upgrading Ubuntu from 7.10 - Gutsy Gibbon to 8.04 LTS - Hardy Heron. A great OS with lots to offer, more on Ubuntu 8.04 in my next videos. I used The music title: Gearhead from Incompetech (Incompetech.com) and is licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. All images video was recorded and edited by me to make this Tech Tutorial.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:16:19 -0800
Duration: 75

When the computer starts, you have many services that are started and consume CPU and system memory. Not all of these services are needed and quite a few can be disabled. This tutorial shows you have to improve performance by removing easily the unneeded ones.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:22:32 -0800
Duration: 78

Create a Shortcut for Locking Your Computer Screen in Windows XP or Vista. Video Notes: Shortcut information to enter is: rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation The icon can be changed to a system icon if you point to the file in c:\windows\system32\shell32.dll when browsing for a new icon to change it to. ======================================================================= I used The music title: Gearhead from Incompetech (Incompetech.com) and is licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. All images video was recorded and edited by me to make this Tech Tutorial. For more Tips visit PCWizKidsTechTalk.com

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:22:32 -0800
Duration: 118

This Windows XP tip allows you to access hidden functionality by adding a right click option to select "Command Prompt Here" from the menu in windows explorer on a directory. I used The music title: Gearhead from Incompetech (Incompetech.com) and is licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. All images video was recorded and edited by me to make this Tech Tutorial. For more tips visit PCWizKidsTechTalk.com

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:52:35 -0800
Duration: 157

Ubuntu Tweak provides access to many useful desktop and system options that can be modified easily. At present, It is only designed for Ubuntu GNOME Desktop. Download it from : http://ubuntu-tweak.com/downloads

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:19:33 -0800
Duration: 131

Add the option Copy To and Move To on the Windows Explorer Right Click Menu. This hack can be applied to Windows XP and Vista. Notes from video: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\s hellex\ContextMenuHa ndlers Copy To {C2FBB630-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13} Move To {C2FBB631-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:16:20 -0800
Duration: 116

Ubuntu has a Fire paint effect which is an eye candy plugin enabling you to draw on the screen with animated fire particles. This is my walkthrough tutorial on enabling it.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:07:40 -0800
Duration: 160

Ubuntu has many effects that can be applied to all your actions, such as minimizing and maximizing windows. This walkthrough shows you how to select and modify them. See my previous videos related to Desktop Effects.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:16:20 -0800
Duration: 131

Ubuntu has a desktop effect for viewing multiple workspace areas at once and manipulating your running programs between them. This is a walkthrough showing how to use it.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:46:19 -0800
Duration: 292

A Ubuntu tutorial walkthrough setting up the Advanced Desktop Effects in Ubuntu starting with the 3d Cube option. This is part 1 of my series of Ubuntu desktop effect tutorials all relating to OpenSource and freeware. Share and enjoy.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:16:21 -0800
Duration: 142

A walkthrough setting up your mail account in Ubuntu's Evolution Mail program. This example shows setting up accessing your google Gmail account.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:46:19 -0800
Duration: 287

A walkthrough Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) workspace area. If your a windows or Mac user thinking about installing Ubuntu, watch my video tutorials and walkthroughs about Ubuntu and compare for yourself before you make the plunge.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:16:17 -0800
Duration: 149

This is my music video entry to the Nine Inch Nails Ghosts Film Festival. Music is allowed with permission from NIN for me to enter the contest.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:57:14 -0800
Duration: 144

This is the first video introducing the operating system Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04. This Review shows the installation process. Please check out my other videos as well.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:43:06 -0800
Duration: 137

Control remotely over a network connection your Windows Vista or XP computer. Get access to your Vista applications or data stored on a remote computer from your XP PC.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:13:08 -0800
Duration: 110

The Windows Vista Explorer view can be customized further to your needs. Change how files and folders are displayed and the details about them easily with these steps...

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 16 May 2007 13:25:19 -0800
Duration: 97

Have you tried the built in Media Center in windows Vista? This is an intro to how you can manage your Photos, Video, Music and now TV and Movies all in one spot.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 16 May 2007 13:13:09 -0800
Duration: 119

Have you tried the built in Media Center in windows Vista? This is a series review - part 2 on how you can manage your Photos using Picture Library. See my Part 1 for an intro to Windows Media Center.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Thu, 03 May 2007 13:13:10 -0800
Duration: 121

Speed up the Windows Vista start menu search by customizing the search criteria.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 01 May 2007 14:19:05 -0800
Duration: 126

A useful feature known as user account auditing is not turned on by default in Windows Vista. Turned it on and log all attack attempts to login to your PC.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:19:05 -0800
Duration: 87

Does your Windows Vista have windows features enabled that you find useless and occupying space? Lets remove them with these simple steps

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:22:11 -0800
Duration: 70

Is your Windows Vista plagued with unwanted startup applications, optimize vista to start faster by removing them easily with Windows Defender

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:22:11 -0800
Duration: 95

Is your Windows button forcing you to sleep? Change the behavior of your Windows Vista power button on the menu from sleep to Shutdown for example with these easy steps.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:22:11 -0800
Duration: 134

Windows Vista has its default cleanup utility, but for those who want more extensive options there is a free cleaner you can get which is much better. Lets compare them

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:19:05 -0800
Duration: 86

Is your Windows Vista registered under the wrong name, misspelled or has been transfered to you? Follow these steps to change the registered owner name

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:50:23 -0800
Duration: 119

Customize the items in The "Send To" context menu in Windows Vista to what you want with these easy steps

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:57:36 -0800
Duration: 83

For Windows Vista Users the "Run command" menu option has been replaced with "Search" which is different. If you would like the run command option, follow these easy steps to enable it.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:57:36 -0800
Duration: 41

Remove the Windows Vista sidebar from starting up every time you start windows. This tip is for those that find the sidebar crowds their desktop or just don't have use for it. Kick it out with these simple steps...

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:34:09 -0800
Duration: 85

Are you getting User Account Control popups asking you always for permission to proceed to do simple tasks? Lets Disable it with these easy steps

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:34:09 -0800
Duration: 75

Windows Vista includes a screen capture tool. If you are looking to take screen shots and snippets of your desktop/screen follow these easy steps to access the snipping tool.

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:22:07 -0800
Duration: 52

Security has been stepped up along with more alerts in Windows Vista. Are they nagging and annoying you? If you want to disable these notifications follow these easy steps to turn them off

Author: PCWizKid
Added: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:13:08 -0800
Duration: 68

This tip shows you how to to keep the "classic start menu" style in Windows Vista, follow these easy steps to enable it.