Category Archives: XP

Sometimes Computers Don’t Make Sense

I use Firefox as my primary web browser.  One of the extensions I use is Gmail Manager, which checks my Gmail accounts) and tells me when I have new emails waiting.  Here’s what it looks like in use: A few … Continue reading

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Tweak XP to Work Better with Older Hardware

Change XP to the Classic theme: Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. On the Theme tab, select ‘Windows Classic’ from the drop-down menu. Click Apply, then OK. On systems that use shared system memory for video instead of dedicated … Continue reading

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