David Geer Talks Tech
Sunday, July 31, 2005
From DOS to Windows in seconds, security measure, too! Courtesy of http://www.GeerCom.com.
Geer Communications - your on time technology writer!
Welcome!
If you are one of those folks working under Windows 98 and you still have occasion to use DOS now and then, or you boot into DOS by mistake, here's an easy way to get back into Windows 98 from DOS.
Where you find the cursor in the DOS screen, type Win.com and hit enter on your keyboard. You should soon be entering Windows 98. If not, type exit at the new DOS prompt and hit enter on your keyboard.
Away you go!
And, if you want to protect against computer access by anyone from the non-technical yet very nosey crowd while you're away, go to Start, Shutdown, select Restart in MS-DOS mode.
Those who don't know DOS won't have a clue. When you return, type in Win.com and hit enter and you are back into Windows. If someone tries to reboot your system while you are away to get into Windows, it will reboot into DOS again, unless they select to simply restart from the Shutdown menu.
If you return to find your computer in Windows, you know someone has been tampering with your machine.
Best,
David Geer - your on time technology writer!
Geer Communications
Geer Communications - your on time technology writer!
Welcome!
If you are one of those folks working under Windows 98 and you still have occasion to use DOS now and then, or you boot into DOS by mistake, here's an easy way to get back into Windows 98 from DOS.
Where you find the cursor in the DOS screen, type Win.com and hit enter on your keyboard. You should soon be entering Windows 98. If not, type exit at the new DOS prompt and hit enter on your keyboard.
Away you go!
And, if you want to protect against computer access by anyone from the non-technical yet very nosey crowd while you're away, go to Start, Shutdown, select Restart in MS-DOS mode.
Those who don't know DOS won't have a clue. When you return, type in Win.com and hit enter and you are back into Windows. If someone tries to reboot your system while you are away to get into Windows, it will reboot into DOS again, unless they select to simply restart from the Shutdown menu.
If you return to find your computer in Windows, you know someone has been tampering with your machine.
Best,
David Geer - your on time technology writer!
Geer Communications
Feeling the need for speed? Courtesy of http://www.GeerCom.com.
Geer Communications - your on time technology writer!
Welcome!
If you're feeling the need for speed on the Internet, head on over to DSL Reports speed test, linked above.
Find the link to the speed test nearest you can click it. Click Start under speed test at the bottom and wait for the results.
On the results page next to "Yours" you will have your download and upload speeds in kbps. My download speed is 1216kbps and my upload speed is 306kbps.
If you are using broadband and don't like your speed, here's how DSL Reports can help you. Go to DSL Reports FAQ and follow all the instructions on the page. With the results, members of DSL Reports will be able to post suggestions for improving your speed.
Another great resource is SpeedGuide. Hold on to your hat and happy, revved up surfing!
Best,
David Geer - your on time technology writer!
Geer Communications
Geer Communications - your on time technology writer!
Welcome!
If you're feeling the need for speed on the Internet, head on over to DSL Reports speed test, linked above.
Find the link to the speed test nearest you can click it. Click Start under speed test at the bottom and wait for the results.
On the results page next to "Yours" you will have your download and upload speeds in kbps. My download speed is 1216kbps and my upload speed is 306kbps.
If you are using broadband and don't like your speed, here's how DSL Reports can help you. Go to DSL Reports FAQ and follow all the instructions on the page. With the results, members of DSL Reports will be able to post suggestions for improving your speed.
Another great resource is SpeedGuide. Hold on to your hat and happy, revved up surfing!
Best,
David Geer - your on time technology writer!
Geer Communications
