Q: How to check your complete system specifications

A: Knowing your system information is very important when you want to check if your computer meets the requirements for a particular program especially for gamers. Gamers really need to check their system specifications before installing games to make sure the game will run smoothly without any lags. System specification will just inform you the hardware and software specifications of your computer.

Q: A sneak peak to Windows 8 – Milestone 1

A: Microsoft is currently developing another Windows operating system after they had successfully launched Windows 7. The new operating system name was Milestone 1 since it is still on its beta version. Now, the current name is Milestone 3. When the beta will be completely done, its new name will be Windows 8. SNEAK PEAK

Q: Mozilla Firefox: The proxy server is refusing connections error

A: “The proxy server is refusing connections” error is a connection error encountered when you have incorrect proxy settings with your Mozilla Firefox. Basically, this error will result not letting you access any webpages.

Q: Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

A:Are you having problems running your old Windows XP programs or are you having problems installing Windows XP programs in Windows 7? There is a solution for that kind of problem. It is Windows XP Mode feature in Windows 7. What is Windows XP Mode?

Let us just say, Windows XP Mode is another feature of Windows 7 that helps you install old Windows XP programs into your computer. It is a virtual computer Windows XP running in your Windows 7 computer. All features of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 are in Windows XP Mode. You can use your hardware resources in Windows XP Mode. You can also access your Windows 7 folder and drives in Windows XP Mode. Basically, this is a very good feature that will help you with most errors or compatibility issues when running or running old programs.

Q:Internet Explorer 9 shows blank page

A:The new version of Internet Explorer has been released last March 9, 2011. Almost all Internet Explorer users have downloaded the latest version. There have been some issues with the new version especially with people using laptops. I have encountered this kind of problem on my laptop as well after I have downloaded and installed the latest version.

Q:Microsoft’s newest browser: Internet Explorer 9

A: Microsoft had released the stable version of Internet Explorer 9 last March 14, 2011 publicly. A lot has been changed and a lot of features were added to the new browser. The user interface now almost looks like Google Chrome and Opera. I have not explored much on the new browser because I am not comfortable using IE9. I use different browser. I guess the new version is better than before. We have just got it installed in our system with the new browser just to check what is new to the new IE9.

Q:Enable Aero Peek in Windows 7

A:Aero Peek is a feature that gives you the power of X-ray vision, so you can peer past all your open windows straight to the Windows 7 desktop. This feature is available to all versions of Windows 7.

Q: How to fix a javascript:void(0) error in Internet Explorer

A:

There are few who encountered this kind of error message in their Internet Explorer browser. This issue is related to your JavaScript settings in your browser. To make it short, the browser is not showing the webpage because it needs the JavaScript enabled or allowed. There are few websites that requires JavaScript to view the whole page.

Quick fixes would be disabling any plugin or add-on in your Internet Explorer that is blocking the JavaScript. If you are having hard time looking for the configuration, you may reset Internet Explorer settings. If you do not know how to reset, here are the steps:

1. For Windows XP, go to Start Menu, go to Control Panel, go to Network and Internet Connections, and then go to Internet Options.
   For Windows Vista and Windows 7, go to Start Menu, go to Control Panel, go to Network and Internet, and then go to Internet Options.
2. Under Advanced tab, click on Reset button. See image below.
   
3. Another confirmation window will show up. Put a check box if you want to delete your personal settings. By default, it is unchecked. Then click Reset button to proceed with the reset.
   
4. Wait until the resetting process will be done. You will be able to know if it is done if the Close button is available.
5. Open Internet Explorer.

If this issue will not be fixed, try reinstalling the browser or you need to try it on another browser. Remember, clearing your browsing history will not fix this issue. Just do not waste your time clearing your browsing history.