For those wondering, I am running the 32-bit edition of Windows 7. I did this primarily for application compatibility above all else. The first response from those who are familiar with 64-bit environments are quick to say, "But you can run 32-bit apps in a 64-bit environment easily." That’s not always the case. Running certain 32-bit apps in...

Situation: You use an app that requires Adobe AIR but decide you don’t want it anymore and uninstall it. The app was easily removed by going to Add/Remove Programs, but AIR is still installed and there appears to be no way to uninstall it. Update: The latest version of AIR does have an Add/Remove entry after installation but older versions do not. If...

There’s a lot of people that use Yahoo! and their services within, but most people never heard of Yahoo! Live. Yahoo! Live is (and soon to be was) Yahoo!’s version of live broadcasting but it never really took off with the internet masses. As such it was forgotten quickly. I tried it once and the service could be best described as lethargic. The...

Odds are your computer room is warmer than any other room in your house, especially during the summer months, because of the heat output your computer(s) are producing. I have this problem in my home office and what I have found is a simple floor fan really helps. Not only does it noticeably cool the room, but it also makes the room much left...

We all love some of the internet-based applications that are out there and what they can do for you. But, what if those kinds of applications could be moved to your computer? That is what Adobe Air does. In this 101-level article, I’m going to talk about what Adobe Air is and why you might want to take note of it.What Is It? Adobe AIR is a...