Category: Windows
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How to Move on from Windows 7
Despite the appearance of new and supposedly improved versions of its operating system, Microsoft’s Windows 7 is proving to be a tenacious and popular environment, both for individual and corporate users. 2019 estimates suggest a third of Windows consumers are still clinging to version 7. Nevertheless, the company has signaled its intentions to withhold […]
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Computing Memory Usage According to Task Manager
When you look at Task Manager, it’s hard to compare it to any counter you see in Performance Monitor. The reason is there are many ways to discuss memory usage and it’s cousin free memory. If you think about it, you really don’t want your computer to have free memory laying around. That would represent […]
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Ping and the Windows DNS Cache
We’ve been chasing an issue lately and learned a few things, so we thought we’d document them for posterity. When you use the Windows ping command line utility, you give it an IP address or host name, it resolves the host name if needed, pings the address, and gives you the results. Simple, right? […]
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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Stability & Downsizing
By Des Nnochiri In the first installment of this two-part guide, we considered various ways of improving the performance of Windows 10. To conclude, we’ll be looking at methods for downsizing your Windows 10 installation to promote stability and increase your levels of security and privacy. Disabling Notifications The Windows 10 Action […]
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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Improving Performance
By Des Nnochiri While Windows 10 has delivered some performance improvements over its predecessors, there are still areas where the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system (OS) can—and should—do better. In this first installment of a two-part guide, we’ll be offering some tips and tweaks aimed at boosting the performance of your […]
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Top 3 Reporting Software of 2019
By Des Nnochiri Reporting software is a part of a Business Intelligence or BI suite and is used for analysis in early data processing. The purpose of self-service reporting software is to help deliver interactive information that can be put into action. Self-service reporting software allows the user to connect data sources, extract data […]
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Protecting Your Privacy in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri Justifiably or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has gained the reputation as an operating system that doesn’t respect your privacy as much as it should. If you or your organization are Windows 10 users, this guide will assist you in protecting your privacy during day-to-day operations. Turn Off Your Advertising ID […]
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Using OneDrive in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri For Windows 10 users, Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage can add critical backup, sync, and file-sharing capabilities to personal desktops or business networks. In this guide, we offer some recommendations on getting the most out of the service. OneDrive Basics A built-in component of Windows 10, OneDrive can back up […]
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Using PowerShell 5 in Windows 7
By Des Nnochiri PowerShell has long been a go-to utility for Windows network users, and Windows 7 remains a powerful player in the Microsoft ecosystem. Though the company plans to withdraw support for the operating system in 2020, Windows 7 is still the Windows variant of choice for many users across the globe. […]
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How to Strengthen Security on Windows 10 Networks
By Des Nnochiri The Windows 10 operating system has had a reputation for poor design and lax practices on information privacy and security for some time. It’s debatable exactly how bad the OS actually is or isn’t in this regard. In this article, we’ll be exploring some methodologies and best practices for hardening the […]