Vista Codec Package for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 freeware has been updated to version 4.3.8 and available for free download. Beside, Vista Codec x64 Components has also been updated to version 1.1.8. Note: If you just want to play DVD, there is no need for any additional package in all editions of Windows Vista (except ‘N’ edition). DVD will play well […]
ClearType is technology based on subpixel rendering to improve the appearance of text on certain types of computer display screens, especially LCD flat-panel monitors. Although with ClearType enabled, the text will appear “smoother”, less jagged and easier on eye, however, there are still some parameters that can be configured to ClearType display effect to suit each user’s preference.
Getting fed up with the famous leaked “devils0wn” CD key (i.e. FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8) which has been blacklisted by Microsoft and no longer works to bypassed Windows Product Activation in Windows XP operating system nor passed WGA validation? Instead of trying hard to crack Windows XP, with the power of Google (and Belarc Advisor), now you can search and find genuine product keys for Windows 2000, Windows […]
Windows Vista by default applies ClearType effect to the fonts displayed on screen, in order to improve the appearance of text on certain types of computer display screens, especially LCD flat-panel monitors. As ClearType text actually sacrifices color or chrominance details aspect of image quality for light and dark or luminance detail, some people may not like the blurry font style in ClearType. Here’s a […]
There are many possible way to turn off or turn on User Access Control (UAC) in Windows Vista, which frequently pop up a confirmation dialog window to asking for permissions to continue a task which requires elevated administrator rights. Normally UAC cannot be enabled or disabled by using GUI-based Control Panel. For programmers or developers, it may be useful to be able to enable or […]
“Speed Dial” is a quite useful feature in mobile phone. It gives you convenience to dial your favorite numbers. The same feature is now applicable to the latest version of Opera’s web browser (Version 9.2), Net users can use the Speed Dial feature to call up the top sites that they enjoy throughout the day!
The debate over digital piracy and video sharing could now be reshaped with Adobe’s first move to unveil its video player software which can allow consumers to play back video online or offline. The soon to be released Adobe Video Player builds on the leading design software maker’s Flash player, already the dominant technology used to stream video online by sites ranging from YouTube to […]
The Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Administration Tools Pack provides server management tools that allow administrators to remotely manage computers running Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 family operating systems, while newer Windows Server 2003 R2 AdminPack provides utilities that allow system admins to remotely manage features specific to Wndows Server 2003 R2 on computers running Windows Server 2003 R2 family of […]
Microsoft has released an updated version 6.0 of Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client) for Windows XP and Windows 2003. Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 client update will allow RDP users to use the new Terminal Services features that are introduced in Windows Vista and in the Microsoft Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” operating system from a computer that is either running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 […]
With more and more desktop computers and notebooks now equipped with 64-bit microprocessors and x64 CPUs from Intel and AMD such as AMD Opteron, AMD Turion 64/64 X2, AMD Sempron, Intel Pentium D/Extreme Edition and Intel Core 2 Duo, it’s naturally for Windows Vista users to ponder if they should go for 32-bit or 64-bit edition of Windows Vista, as unlike Windows XP, both different […]
For corporate system administrator, here’s a simple guide on KMS (Key Management Service) Server installation which is used for Windows Vista client computers activation. The steps to set up a KMS Server actually is pretty similar to the how hackers build illegal KMS to activate pirated non-genuinely licensed Windows Vista, except this tutorial will setup an approved and legal KMS which will pass WGA check […]
Turn off User Access Control (UAC) feature in Windows Vista is probably a bad idea as it may compromises the system security, and also breaks IE7 protected mode. However, with UAC on, users will always be prompted with dialog box of “A program needs your permission to continue” or “Windows need your permission to continue” whenever system needs to elevate to state with administrator’s rights […]
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