http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com because computers were supposed to make life easier! Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:34:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Screencast topic: How to change your IP configuration from static to dynamic (DHCP) This tutorial will show you how to change your IP address configuration from static to dynamic using DHCP. It is a quick, easy process. http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/04/13/change-your-ip-address-configuration-static-to-dynamic/ Screencast topic: How to install Firefox Some of the most common problems found in Windows can be prevented simply by changing which internet browser you use. Internet Explorer (aka: IE) is the default internet browser that comes with Windows. For technical reasons it cannot actually be uninstalled... but you can use ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/25/firefox-install/ Screencast topic: How to install and run "Spybot - Search & Destroy" Spyware is one of the most annoying and obtrusive security holes in Windows. This tutorial will walk you through steps to remove it with effective, reliable and best of all... free software! http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/21/remove-spyware/ Screencast topic: How to adjust screen resolution in Windows XP Too often I have seen people working on a computer with a low screen resolution (low being 800x600 or lower). There are many benefits to increasing your resolution, not the least of which being that everything looks cleaner and sharper. ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/21/how-to-adjust-screen-resolution/ Screencast topic: How to remove unwanted programs At some point during your computer life you will need to remove a program from your system. On a Windows operating system, you must do so via the Control Panel. This process can also be useful in remove spyware and adware that installs itself ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/21/remove-unwanted-programs/ Screencast topic: How to run Disk Cleanup in Windows XP Windows XP has a nice, easy to use built-in utility that will help keep your hard drive organized and condensed. This process is recommended before any major system overhauls or huge virus scans. http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/21/disk-cleanup/ Screencast topic: How to disable System Restore in Windows XP In general, the Windows XP System Restore feature has good intentions. However, when your computer is infected with a virus, it is best to disable this feature at least temporarily while you clean our system from viruses. Once you have completed ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/21/disable-system-restore/ Screencast topic: How to remove CoolWebSearch CoolWebSearch is a very powerful browser hijacking program. Basically, it functions to send you somewhere you don't want to be on the internet without your control. If you try to visit www.google.com, it will send you to its own search site - hence, ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/20/coolwebsearch-removal/ Screencast topic: How to remove adware Adware are small programs that enter your computer via your web browser and start popping up advertisements while you are trying to surf the internet, sigificanly slowing down the speed of your computer. This tutorial will show you a great way to remove all ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/20/adware-removal/ Screencast topic: How to install and run AVG Anti Virus software Grisoft's AVG Anti Virus software is another expression of great technology that is easy to understand and best of all... free! Stop paying for those other, overrated virus protection software packages. The truth is you get the same or better ... http://www.practicalcomputerhelp.com/2007/03/20/avg-anti-virus/