Computer Guides

At Home Computer Guides are just that, simple, easy to follow tutorials for using your Windows computer at home.

Most of the guides are pretty much step by step, with images and explanations of what you’re doing. Allowing even complete beginners to have a go at rather complex tasks.

How To Install VMware Tools On Windows XP And Vista VMs

VMware Tools no longer shipped for legacy OSes like Windows XP & Windows Vista. The good news is that you can still download and install a legacy version of VMware Tools and it’s easy to do.
So if you’re trying to setup an XP or Vista VM, then read on and I’ll show you how to do it.

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Setup A Windows XP Virtual Machine.

How to install a Windows XP virtual machine using VMware Workstation Pro. Windows XP was a terrific OS in its day. You can still run it safely by using it as a virtual computer.

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How To Backup Workstation Pro Virtual Machines

How to backup virtual machines created with VMware Workstation Pro.

After taking the time to setup a virtual machine in Workstation Pro, before you do anything else, back it up. Create a complete copy of the VM and store it in a different folder or on a separate drive.

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What is Windows Spotlight? Learn about this picture.

Windows Spotlight is a feature that changes your desktop wallpaper every day. It displays high resolution images of animals. landscapes, landmarks and other natural phenomenon.

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How to enable Windows clipboard history.

How to turn on clipboard history in Windows 10 & 11. Clipboard history saves everything that you copy, just select the item you want to paste. No more having to copy and re-copy.

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How to enable offline mode in Gmail.

How to enable offline mode in Gmail. View your emails even if you’ve lost your Internet connection. You can even “send” emails, well sort of.

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How to create a folder in Gmail.

How to create folders in Gmail. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create folders (labels) and also how to get Gmail to automatically filter your emails according to simple rules that you’ll set.

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How to install Windows 11.

How to install Windows 11. Home & Pro editions. Microsoft account or Local account. Complete walkthrough guide from start to finish. Tips and advice along the way.

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How to install Windows 10 on a computer.

How to install Windows 10 on your PC. Complete step by step guide. Windows 10 Home and Pro versions. Microsoft account or Local account. Tips and tricks and advice.

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How to open suspicious email in sandbox

Use the Windows Sandbox to quickly check out any suspicious emails that you might receive. We all know by now that you really shouldn’t be clicking on any links that are contained in emails. The same is true for opening attachments to emails. Don’t do it.

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How to use DISM.exe on your computer.

DISM.exe is a command line utility that can repair your Windows image. When System File Checker (SFC) fails, it’s time to roll out DISM.

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What is OneDrive? OneDrive icon shown.

OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage solution. It’s built right into Windows 10 & Windows 11. All you need is a Microsoft account…

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How to use Windows File Explorer.

Windows File Explorer (sometimes called Windows Explorer or simply Explorer), is the central hub of all your files, folders and drives on your computer. It’s the way in which you find your way around the labyrinth that is a modern computer.

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At Home Computer Beginners Course.

If you find yourself struggling with using a computer, why not try out the At Home Computer Beginners Course.
It’s entirely free to use, you don’t need to sign up or create an account or anything like that.

The course comprises step by step tutorials that build upon each other. The first page leads to the next page etc.

At Home Computer Guides.

You can find many more step by step guides in these categories.

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