“The operation failed for some reason” [Image]
Yep. Lovely error message.
Category Archives: Windows
[Windows] Granola optimizes power usage, aims to lower energy consumption without decreasing performance [Linux]
Many who know me, think that I am an advocate, believer and promoter of a greener life style. This is untrue. The truth is I am a cheapskate. I spend the majority of my days dreaming of ways that I can cut corners and save money. ...
How to get Mac OS X dock on Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 for free [Guide]
The Mac OS X dock is something that Windows doesn’t have. It’s similar to the Windows taskbar, but the dock is more of a 3D alternative. However, there are a few software packages that add Mac OS X clones to Windows. T...
Somehow Avast anti-virus managed to block itself [Image]
Avast sucks, and this is the biggest proof of all.
[Windows] Check which folders take up the most drive space with FolderUsage
One major problem I’ve always had or experienced with the proprietary Windows File System Explorer is that it doesn’t come with easy and readily available tools for folder sorting and analysis. I have an extensive vid...
How to add tags to photos and image on Windows without third-party software [Guide]
A tag is a keyword that you can add to a group of saved photographs. They are a part of Window’s filtering system, and work on Windows Vista, 7, and 8. With tags added, you can organize and locate your photos and images more...
How to add retro effects to photos and images on Windows and Mac for free [Guide]
Retro photo editing options are those that make it seem as if the photographer took the photograph with an outdated camera instead of a digital alternative. Most image editing software now include retro options with which photogr...
[Windows] Hide and protect files and folders with IObit Protected Folder
When it comes to protecting important files, there are two trusted methods — encryption and steganography. As it so happens to be, dotTech has a review on the best free encryption software for Windows and the best free stega...
How to get Windows XP Start Menu on Vista, 7, and 8 [Guide]
Microsoft removed the Start Menu Windows 8 and added Jump Lists to Windows 7s. If you have Windows Vista, 7, or 8 you can restore the Windows XP Start Menu with the Classic Shell software package. With the software you can customi...
Microsoft considering free version of Windows Phone and Windows RT to compete with Android [Rumor]
One of the biggest sources of revenue for Microsoft comes from licensing Windows 8 and Windows RT. They also currently license Windows Phone to different OEMs. But according to a rumor from The Verge, Microsoft is planning to offe...
[Windows] Unchecky stops bloatware and toolbars during install of any program
Are you annoyed by the fact that many of the software that you install are bundled with a bunch of totally unrelated programs and offers (otherwise known as bloatware or crapware)? It’s like even if the software is labelled as fre...
How to use hotkeys to open any website you want, without third-party software [Guide]
Creating a desktop shortcut for websites on Windows desktop, taskbar, and Start Menu is not a hard thing to do — I’m sure most people already know about it. However, did you know you can also setup custom keyboard shor...
[Windows] Forcefully delete files and folders that refuse to be deleted with FilExile
Sometimes we find that we are unable to delete a directory or file because its in use by an application, the operating system or another user on the network. Sometimes in extremely unlucky cases, we find that the file may be inser...
How to enable or disable default built-in admin account on Windows 8 [Guide]
The built-in administrator account is hidden and is disabled by default in Windows 8 . This account has complete unrestricted control of your computer system and is therefore the main account targeted by users . That is why this a...
How to transform Start Screen into an app launcher on Windows 8.1 [Guide]
Windows 8.1 start screen displays tiles of apps that you have pinned . Over time , these apps can clutter up on your start screen and make it difficult to find an app you’re searching for . However there’s a new hidden...