It is vital to protect your computer from threats and intruders from the Internet. Windows XP comes with a built-in firewall to help protect your system and block unwanted access. Come learn how to activate and configure the Windows XP firewall.

Basic procedures for managing your user account in Windows XP. Change your icon, password or user name in Windows XP.

Software developers/programmers sometimes hide "Easter Eggs" in the software they create which are typically programs that are activated by series of keystrokes. They can include games, credits or jokes. The best part is that they can be fun for the user - this article tells you where to find them.

Everyone faces a computer issue or problem at some point and though it is frustrating it is not always a major catastrophe. When a problem strikes use this basic checklist to help diagnose and repair basic computer problems - all without a geek!

System crashes can happen to anyone regardless of computer skill. The most important recovery tool is the original system disk and a good backup - but that is not always the case. This is article but my experience with recovering a system with the next article a review of the software I used.

There are many utilities that are installed on a computer but many of them only offer some basic tools. With a little research and some time you can find thousands of free utilities that can improve or enhance your computing experience. This article covers a couple of the more popular utilities.