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5 Simple Custom Tweaks for Windows

Posted by Serges LaRiviere on Thu, Apr 26, 2012

At Northampton Computer Repair we are always being asked questions from non-techi people about their computers and how they can accomplish task that might seem simple to techi but to the uninitiated can prove dauting. So here are 5 custom tweaks for Windows that we have been asked how to do. After reading the article let us know if you have a question that's been bugging you and we will gladly answer all. 

 

1 – Create Icons From a Photo: Browse to http://icofx.ro and download & install icoFX. Choose File > Import Image and select a picture you would like to turn into an icon. If it’s bigger than 245×256, enter its dimensions here or cancel and resize it in our usual graphics program and import it again. Choose Icon > Create Icon from image. Now supply the resolution and color depth of each of the icons that you want to generate. Click OK. You can now edit and save each one individually.

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Tags: Operating System, PC Tips & Tricks, PC Fix, PC tips, Windows Tips, Customize Windows, Windows Tweaks

Is this link safe?

Posted by Serges LaRiviere on Tue, Apr 10, 2012

TO OPEN OR NOT TO OPEN?

No matter what level of security software you have installed on your computer, it can’t protect you from the headaches you’ll encounter if you click on an unsafe link. These links will appear to be shortcuts to funny videos, shocking news stories, awesome deals, or “Like” buttons, but are really designed to steal your personal information or hijack your computer. You can also get these links from friends who can unknowingly pass on unsafe links in emails, Facebook posts, and instant messages. These links are also found on websites in ads and search results. Here are some ways you can check to see if these links are safe to open or not.

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Tags: Keeping your PC working, Viruses, online safety, Scams, PC Tips & Tricks, Protection, Fake Antivirus, PC tips, email, Security, Malware Prevention