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  • Access Newsgroups:
    • "Usenet" or Newsgroup access has been around since the beginning of the internet. Usenet was created to facilitate a central point of contact for discussion on a wide range of topics.
      Read more: How to Access Newsgroups Guide
  • E-Mail Filtering:
    • Annoying spam and virus's are a problem that everyone will face sooner or later. I have constructed an article to explain what I do to fight it without using any additional programs that are not already included with your OS. This also is a sneak peek at the heart of my Inbox.
      Read more: E-Mail Filtering Guide
  • FDISK Usage Guide:
    • Using "FDISK" does not have to be a difficult chore. If you know what to expect, it is a rather easy task.
    • Note: If you are "clean" installing Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, you do not have to run fdisk before hand as, during the install process, options to create partitions are built in.
      Read more: FDISK Usage Guide
  • Multiple Operating System Install Guide:
    • At some point in a computer operator's lifetime, a need arises that many people do not even know is possible: Multiple Operating Systems on a single computer. The trend, at one time, was dual OS booting, or having two OS's installed on only one PC. Times have changed and 3 or more is not uncommon. This guide will walk you through the decision making process and show you how to fill that void.
      Read more: Multiple Operating System Install Guide

Linux

  • Red Hat 8.0 Install Guide
  • Ubuntu 9.10 Install Guide
    • Want to install Ubuntu 9.10 on a clean system? Here is a Guide to help you in that task.
      Read more: Ubuntu 9.10 Install Guide

Windows 2000 Professional and Server

  • Installing Windows 2000 Professional
  • Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Services Configuration

Windows 2003 Enterprise Server

Windows 7

  • Installing Windows 7
  • Windows 7 Services Configuration
    • Windows 7 is now in RC1 form. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configurations ended up being.
      Read more: Windows 7 Services Configurations
  • Windows 7 Super Tweaks
    • Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
      Read more: Windows 7 Super Tweaks

Windows Me

  • Windows Me Super Tweaks
    • Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
      Read more: Windows Me Super Tweaks

Windows Vista

  • Installing Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Services Configuration
    • Windows Vista SP2 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration ended up being.
      This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
      Read more: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Services Configurations
  • Windows Vista Super Tweaks
    • Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
      Read more: Windows Vista Super Tweaks

Windows XP Home

  • Installing Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Home Service Pack 3 Services Configuration
  • Windows XP Home Super Tweaks
    • Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
      Read more: Windows XP Home Super Tweaks Pages
  • Compressing Files and Folders
    • Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
      Read more: Compressing Files and Folders

Windows XP Professional

  • Installing Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3 Services Configuration
    • Windows XP SP3 hit the streets. To carry on my tradition, I compiled another listing of what my Service Configuration ended up being.
      This is a summary of months of trial and error on a "home" network.
      Read more: Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3 Services Configurations
  • Windows XP Super Tweaks
    • Tighten up the Operating System, plug some security holes and make your system perform like new again. A listing of performance tweaks that I do after a clean installation, but most are valid even after years of service.
      Read more: Windows XP Pro Super Tweaks
  • Compressing Files and Folders
    • Back in the old days, hard drive space was extremely valuable. Even though storage space is now measured in pennies instead of dollars, compressing files and folders can and will come in handy.
      Read more: Compressing Files and Folders