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Can I monitor who's using my machine?
Windows XP includes a useful utility to monitor exactly what programs are being run on your machine. It's easy to enable, and easy to see the results. (Continue reading...)

How do I change Windows sounds?
Changing the sounds that Windows plays on certain events is easy - once you know where to look. (Continue reading...)

How do I configure WinSCP for Public Key authentication?
Public Key Authentication is a powerful and secure way to manage server access. This video demonstrates configuring WinSCP for Public Key Authentication. (Continue reading...)

How do I delete accounts from the .NET passport login dropdown?
.NET passports are used in Windows XP in various ways, and removing them isn't that obvious, but it is possible. (Continue reading...)

How do I force Outlook to open "potentially unsafe attachments" that I know are ok?
Outlook tries to protect you from opening certain types of attachments, even if you know they're safe. A registry change puts you back in control. (Continue reading...)

How do I login automatically with Windows XP Pro?
Automatic login most commonly happens when there's no password - but Remote Desktop requires that you have a password. TweakUI provides the solution. (Continue reading...)

How do I make something other than "Picture and FAX Viewer" the default for viewing pictures?
Windows Picture and FAX Viewer is the default application for viewing images under Windows. But there are many other programs out there as well. (Continue reading...)

How do I make sure that Windows is up-to-date?
You can make sure that Windows is up-to-date by either enabling Automatic Updates or by visiting the Windows Update web site. (Continue reading...)

How do I send mail from my mail forwarded address?
It's easy to forward one email address to your real email account, but sending email to look like it came from that forwarded address isn't as obvious. (Continue reading...)

How do I turn off automatic formatting in Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word tries to be helpful and format items based on what it thinks you're doing. That's handy, if it's what you want. If not, it's annoying. (Continue reading...)

What can I do about Outlook's huge PST?
The PST or Personal STorage file for Microsoft Outlook can easily grow to an extreme size. There are some tips for managing its size. (Continue reading...)

What is 'defragging', and why should I do it?
Defragging is short for defragmenting which rearranges the layout of files on your hard disk for faster access. (Continue reading...)

What is Internet Explorer's new Add-On Manager?
Thanks to the Add-On Manager, you now can now have more visibility and control over what software makes itself part of Internet Explorer. (Continue reading...)

What's a firewall, and how do I set one up?
Firewalls are an important part of keeping your computer safe when connected to the internet. We'll look at what a firewall is and your choices. (Continue reading...)

What's this new 'Security Center' thing in XP service pack 2 all about?
Windows "Security Center" is an attempt to raise awareness about security issues while making it a bit easier to deal with. (Continue reading...)

Why does my network connection drop every so often?
Network adapters often try to detect the network speed for you. This can cause problems if both sides are trying to auto-detect at the same time. (Continue reading...)

Windows Firewall is restricting access to something I want ... what do I do?
If Windows Firewall is restricting access to a program you want, there are a few steps to take to allow them access to the internet once more. (Continue reading...)