This guide is valid for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.  Windows holds a default program that should be used to open each type of file on your computer.  Many times, installing a new program (such as iTunes)  that handles certain file types will automatically change what file types it will open by default and often this is configurable after installation as well.  However, you can manually change the program Windows uses with the following steps.Click on Start...

Every computer hobbyist, at some point, learns to use Linux.  The transition from using a UI based interface in Windows or Mac to performing many functions through the terminal can be a jarring experience for many people.  Many users find the terminal difficult to use and inferior to navigating a UI.  However, the Linux terminal is an extremely powerful device that many learn to love and use often.  Here is a basic introduction to get your feet wet with a terminal.  It...

If you want to configure a program to always run when Windows starts, there are a few ways to do it.  The easiest way (in this author's opinion) is to use the Startup folder as shown in the instructions below.First, create a shortcut for the program you wish to start.  If there is an existing shortcut on your desktop, you can right click on it and copy it.  Otherwise, navigate to the .exe file, right click, and press "Create shortcut.".  You will see the shortcut created in...