Using HomeGroup on Oct 17, 2009 in Windows Tweaks and Workarounds Microsoft Software and Application Sharing in a HomeGroupIn addition to sharing out individual folders, as was possible in previous versions of Windows, HomeGroup also shares out Explorer LibrariesExplorer libraries aggregate multiple locations on a physical file system, and present t...
Hybrid Graphics Technology on Alienware Laptops on Oct 7, 2009 in DELL Hardware Alienware Tweaks and Workarounds Updates DELL recently integrated their Alienware line of laptops to use hybrid graphics technology that enables switching between expansion graphics card (which is basically what is ordered by the customer) when connected to AC Adapter and integrated graphic...
DELL Windows 7 Free and Easy Upgrade from Vista on Oct 7, 2009 in DELL News Windows Updates Microsoft Software and Application DELL has recently launched the "Windows 7 Free and Easy Upgrade from Vista" program on select platforms. This promotion will enable Dell to be at par with their retail partners by letting customers purchasing a Dell PC starting October 5, 2009, to ha...
Installing CoPilot Application on Mini 10 Systems on Oct 7, 2009 in DELL Hardware Mobile Tweaks and Workarounds Laptops If you’re having problems installing CoPilot application on Mini 1010 and 1011 systems, please follow the steps below to resolve it.1. Insert the Micro SD card in the 1st blank filler (the one with the white sticker).2. Insert the 1st blank filler...
Windows Features: Turn Windows features "On" or "Off" on Oct 7, 2009 in Windows Tweaks and Workarounds Microsoft Software and Application Several programs and features built-in with Windows, like Internet Information Services, must be turned on before they can be used. A variety of other features are turned on by default, but can be turned off if they are not used.To turn off a feature...
DELL Studio XPS 1340/13 Overheating Issue on Oct 4, 2009 in DELL Mobile Tweaks and Workarounds Laptops Updates Some DELL Studio XPS 1340/13 computers may report over-heating of the battery or shorter battery life.DELL confirmed that the default preset on XPS 1340/13 has been set to "Dell Recommended" power plan. As a workaround to increase the system battery...
Alienware M17x Slow Graphic Performance on Oct 3, 2009 in DELL Hardware Mobile Alienware Tweaks and Workarounds Laptops Updates DELL released another update regarding reports of their Alienware M17x systems experiencing slow graphic performance when running graphics intensive programs. This is noticed when booting the system on battery power.DELL explained that on booting the...
on Oct 3, 2009 in DELL Mobile Tweaks and Workarounds Laptops Updates Some DELL Studio XPS 1340/13 computers may report over-heating of the battery or shorter battery life.DELL confirmed that the default preset on XPS 1340/13 has been set to "Dell Recommended" power plan. As a workaround to increase the system battery...
Battery not Detected Issue with Alienware M17x on Oct 3, 2009 in DELL Hardware Mobile Alienware Tweaks and Workarounds Laptops DELL recently released a work-around for various reports on their Alienware M17x notebooks having issues with the battery not being detected.DELL instructs to do the following in order to fix the issue:1. Turn the computer off2. Remove the AC Adapter...
