Real estate on your computer desktop is about to become a lot more valuable. It is all due to Windows XP, the new version of Microsoft's ubiquitous computer operating system that hits stores this fall ...

Looking at small icons on your Windows XP computer all day at your business can result in your eyes straining to see what's on the screen. This can result in headaches and over time can result in ...

There's a key in the W2K registry that controls the color depth of the icons. It is called "Shell Icon BPP". The value is set to "4" if "Show icons using all possible colors" is NOT checked. It's set ...

Windows Vista won't be available until early next year, but current XP users drooling over Vista's new Aero theme and utilities, such as sidebars and widgets, don't have to wait for Microsoft to ship ...

The small symbols that light up in the Windows taskbar are not just decoration, they are often the only warning that your camera, microphone, or other sensitive features are active. If you suddenly ...

It’s been a while since I’ve gathered up Windows tips for you. I know, I’ve been remiss. So this week I’ve got a great tip on fine-tuning Windows Vista and 7’s AutoPlay settings, and I help a reader ...