A Windows Alternative that’s Not Unix Based
Jan/090
Did you know that there is a free, Windows based operating environment that aims to be compatible with native Windows software? Neither did I, but that’s what ReactOS intends to be, and by the look of things, the project is moving right along.
Cool.
Speed Up Windows Load Times
Jan/090
Vista 4 Beginners outlines how to streamline your startup applications to get the quickest startup possible out of your machine. After malware problems, too many programs running at startup (which are installed that way by default for “convenience”) is the single biggest cause of system slowdown. As a consequence, I find, a big cause of uninformed users going out and buying a new computer. Vista specific, but with good information for all Windows users. Definitely worth a look.
Recover a Forgotten Windows Admin Password
Jan/090
Here’s one from the “I could have used this a fair few times” category. Favorite blog of mine MakeUseOf details three ways to reset a Windows administrator password if it has been forgotten due to Administrator Dumbass-ery (its a real word ’cause I say it is).
Definitely the sort of thing to bookmark for posterity.
3 Ways to Reset a Forgotten Windows Admin Password at MakeUseOf
Windows Utilities You’ve Never Heard Of: Private Character Editor
Jan/090
Interesting post from Make Use Of today regarding the creation of custom fonts. Making fonts is something I’ve always been interested in, so I took a look, only to be surprised that the author is suggesting using a built in Windows program to do the font creating work.
That program is the “Private Character Editor,” it looks like a font-centric MSPaint, its reached by entering “C:\WINDOWS\system32\eudcedit.exe” in the run dialogue, and I have never heard of it before.
Have I been living in a cave, or is this a Windows feature that rarely sees the light of documentation?
Either way, if you’re interested, do like me and try it because you really don’t believe its there, or just check out the rundown at Make Use Of.
Create Your Own Fonts & Characters in Windows at Make Use Of
Where Your Laptop Power Goes
Jan/090
No particular surprise on the outcome, but an interesting visual nonetheless. According to the Windows 7 team, this is where your power goes while your laptop is running. The big, bright screen draws the majority of the power, go figure.
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