http://www.whatthetech.com formerly TomCoyote Fri, 09 May 2008 22:55:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en HP has teamed up with 31 sites to offer 31 notebooks in 31 days. Not just just any notebook, but the HP HDX Dragon Entertainment Notebook. This features a hi-res 20.1 inch screen which is HD-ready up to a resolution of 1080p. Is accented by dual TV tuners (HDTV and ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/05/09/31-days-of-the-dragon-hp-notebook-contests/ Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista was released to Windows Update today. We've been using it since the early beta versions, and we'll share some of what you can expect when installing on your system(s). If you remember XP SP1, you may be underwhelmed with Windows Vista SP1. ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/03/18/windows-vista-sp1-what-should-you-expect/ Everyone is always looking for ways to spend less $$$ while maintaining a quality PC, here are some of my favorite upgrades for a new or old PC: Wireless Keyboard/Mouse- it's always a great feeling to get rid of those crummy wires- plus if you choose a nice set, you can ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/02/11/greatcheap-computer-upgrades/ I've been getting a good deal of emails about people complaining about the speed of their complain about the speed of there new computers and how it got “so slow so fast!” Its rare how few of people realize the importance of maintenance on a computer is as equal as ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/25/speed-up-my-pc/ While Windows Vista has received mixed reviews, most everyone agrees that security is much improved. Security was a priority with Windows Vista. Some may even say they went too far (see User Account Control). However, whether reviewing the posts in our malware removal forum, reading security blogs, or comparing the ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/24/windows-vista-security-report-first-year-vulnerabilities/   Microsoft and Dell have joined forces with (Product) Red. For every (Product) Red branded Dell product sold, Microsoft and Dell will make a donation to this charity that provides global AIDS support, with a focus on women and children in Africa. At no extra cost to the buyer. ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/23/microsoft-and-dell-in-the-red/ Windows Vista recently displayed the following message: Do you want to send more information about the problem? Additional details about what went wrong can help Microsoft create a solution. Should I send the information? What does it contain, and what's done with it? Yes! Click that 'Send ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/21/do-you-want-to-send-more-information-about-the-problem/ Who says only Apple can be cool and hip? Bill's Last Day: The CES Keynote video (requires Silverlight to view)ShareThis http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/07/bill-gates-last-day-at-microsoft-video-parody/ What happened to my free, over-the-air TV? If you're reading this, odds are that it doesn't apply to you. But, it may apply to someone close to you. Beginning Feb. 18, 2009, anyone who does not own a television with a digital tuner will cease to receive their programming via over-the-air ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/02/i-want-my-free-tv/ Webroot has begun offering their Spysweeper antispyware product free for one year. Sounds like a great deal, right? A couple of years ago, we would have whole heartedly agreed. Spysweeper was once a darling. Effortlessly removing infections like Nail, and Aurora when manual removal efforts required much more effort. However, ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2008/01/02/webroot-spysweeper-free-for-one-year-good-deal/ For obvious reason, free security applications are often the most popular. However, the definition of free has taken on new meaning lately. Many free security applications are being bundled with toolbars, and/or gather information about your system and surfing habits. Often these add-ons are installed by default, and not clearly ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/12/21/what-will-you-trade-for-your-computers-security/ Recently, we attempted to answer the question, "Do I need a Registry Cleaner?" In the comments, we were challenged to review Registry Booster 2 [affiliate]. We already had an evaluation copy, so we decided to check it out. The Windows registry is a central store for all system settings ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/12/16/review-uniblue-registry-booster-2/ I'm using the new version of Hotmail, I guess it's now called Windows Live Hotmail. I can't figure out how to view full email headers. Did they remove this feature? Don't feel bad, this one took me a while to figure out too. The new Windows Live Hotmail was designed ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/12/13/how-do-i-view-full-email-headers-in-the-new-hotmail-windows-live-hotmail/ I leave Outlook running almost all the time. However, when I minimize it, the Outlook button stays visible in the taskbar. How do I hide it so that only the Outlook icon is visible in the system tray (by the clock)? I'm always surprised how many people minimize Outlook, and the ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/11/28/how-do-i-hide-the-outlook-button-on-the-taskbar-when-minimized/ OK, so is it safe to use a registry cleaner? Or, are they a no-no? Thank you. Note: This question comes from our forums, and the response below is used with permission of the forum member (Bill Castner - MS MVP). Mark Russinovich (Author of the "Bible", Windows Internals, co-founder of Winternals ... http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/11/25/do-i-need-a-registry-cleaner/