Windows XP users are accustomed to having the balloon pop up that says” There are unused icons on your desktop”, right? But what if I like my desktop the way it is and don’t want to be bothered with these messages anymore?
In that case, I bear good news, everyone! You can turn it off!
Here’s how:
Right click on the desktop and… Continue reading
Attention, Soldiers! Today we’re going to learn how to tell time the right way! The military way!
This simple tip will allow you to view your Windows Vista clock in 24 hour mode, so you don’t have to worry about your a.m. and p.m. anymore!
Let’s get to it!
Click the Start button and in the Search
It’s time to think outside the box on this tip. The power button on the front of your PC; what does it do? It tends to put my computer at home to sleep when I press it, but what if you’ve got other stuff you’d rather it be doing?
What about just shutting the system down? Perhaps you’d like it to make your PC… Continue reading
I like nothing better than a useful program that doesn’t get in your way. Good thing the free download that I have for you today is exactly that. This program is called meminfo; it’s simple, as well as incredibly useful.
Have you ever noticed that throughout the day, you computer tends to get slower and slower? This type of problem is usually caused… Continue reading
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Is your cursor a little too slender to see? Do you often times wish that it would eat a cheeseburger or two and gain a few pounds? Well, electronics typically don’t eat, so we’re going to have to go the traditional route, via the control panel!
For Windows Vista:… Continue reading
Almost every Windows XP user has encountered some type of error while working on programs, files, etc. Needless to say that some of these errors feel unnecessary, and can get quite annoying at times. So, today I am going to show you how to disable those errors while still enabling critical errors to occur. Let’s get started!
1. First, right-click the My Computer icon in the Start menu.
2. Next… Continue reading
Here’s some great news for all of you Windows XP lovers out there. It was just announced this weekend that Microsoft has designed a ‘Windows XP Mode’ for windows 7! This feature will allow someone to run a windows XP compatible program if it doesn’t work on windows 7 normally. Microsoft is hoping that by offering this Windows XP mode, they will be able to convince more people to move… Continue reading
Do you have a need for an additional clock on your desktop? Maybe you have a son or daughter in the service overseas, or perhaps relatives living in Europe? It’s always good to know what time it is where they are, so you’re not calling them at 3 o’clock in the morning and disrupting their rest. So, let’s learn how to pin another clock up today!
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Q: I miss the “Run” command from Windows XP. Is there any way to get it back in Vista?
A: Certainly! Windows XP users are used to having their Run Command, but when Vista came out this function was condensed down into the Search Bar. It works basically the same, but there are purists out there that miss the Run Command, proper; as it originally was in XP.
So let’s… Continue reading
I had yet another distressed Worldstart reader contact me yesterday to tell me that their recycle bin had pulled a Harry Houdini and escaped from their desktop. This is worrisome, to say the least, but, as always, there is a solution. Actually, there are a couple of solutions depending on your Operating System, so let’s get to them!
In Windows Vista and 7, Right-Click on your Desktop… Continue reading
Today we’re going to have a refresher course on Hotkeys! I bring this subject up because the article I wrote on determining 32 and 64 bit processors brought the Win+Pause properties shortcut to my attention. I thought this was so cool that I should take it a step further and list some more useful hotkey shortcuts! So, if your mouse ever breaks, or if you want to impress those around… Continue reading
This week is the third and final tutorial on Windows Steadystate. If you missed parts one and two, you can view them here: Part 1, Part 2 . Today we are going to cover the last two sections of SteadyState. These two area are called “Feature Restrictions” and “Block programs“. Lets dive in!
The first section is the “Feature Restrictions” tab. This tab goes beyond the options of… Continue reading
Q: What is dwm.exe and why is it running in Windows Vista?
A: Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) is the compositing window manager that gives you all those pretty effects in Windows Vista: Transparent windows, live taskbar thumbnails (that you can resize now), and even the Flip3D switcher that you can disable and replace with Switcher. What happens in Vista is that applications write the picture of their… Continue reading
Quentin from WI asks:
How do I display “My Recent Documents” in the Start menu in Windows XP? I’ve searched all over the place!!
The solution is blindingly simple, but I’ll give ya credit for trying! To display your recent documents folder in Windows XP, follow these steps:
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It ends up that there are several options out there if you are looking for more than what the simple PrtScn button offers. Just a few months ago, I wrote an article about a program called Screenshot Captor. This is a good program for additional features and you can check it out here. Also, almost 3 years ago, we wrote an article about a… Continue reading
John’s Background Switcher
I love WorldStart’s wallpaper, but every month, I’m faced with a huge dilemma: which one to use as my desktop background. Do you know what I mean? After all, it’s the photo I’ll be staring at every time my computer boots up. Luckily, I recently found a program called John’s Background Switcher and I haven’t stopped using it since! Not only does it change your background periodically… Continue reading
Multi-Monitor Taskbar
This one’s for all you dual screen users out there! I’ve had dual screen monitors for my Windows XP computer for about two years now and I love them. Most computer users usually keep two or three windows open in the background, but dual monitors allow you to keep them all in sight. It’s really neat! And today, I’m going to show you something I didn’t even know… Continue reading
Folderico
Are you looking for a way to jazz up your desktop folders? We here at WorldStart have taught you how to change the Windows interface in many different ways, but today, I’m going to show you how to spice up your folder icons!
We’ll be using a program I just recently discovered called Folderico. It’s so cool, so let’s get right to it!
1.) The download… Continue reading
RSS Screensavers
I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge RSS fan and I’m so excited to tell you about RSS screensavers today!
If you don’t know what RSS is, here’s a quick refresher for you! RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and it’s a type of feed that’s updated when a publisher posts a new blog or article on a Web site. With RSS, you can… Continue reading
Working Together: Vista and Google Calendars
Windows Vista includes a built-in calendar application that’s pretty slick, but as a Google Calendar addict, I’d like to view my Google calendar on my desktop instead. And that’s where Vista’s “Subscribe To” calendar feature comes in pretty handy. Let’s see what we’ve got, shall we?!
To subscribe to your Google Calendar, you’ll first need to get the iCal link to your calendar. To… Continue reading
Lately, I’ve been seeing one question pop up on a regular basis in my e-mail Inbox, so I figured it was about time I covered it! So, what’s the question? Well, it seems like several of you want to know how you can create a shutdown shortcut for Windows Vista. As many of you probably know, we here at WorldStart have told you how to do that for Windows XP… Continue reading
Power Up Your Quick Launch
You know how to use the little toolbar next to the Start button, don’t you? You know, the Quick Launch area that looks like this:
Well, I just made my Quick Launch toolbar a lot more powerful and I’m here today to show you how you can do the same! When you’re all finished, your Quick Launch toolbar will look something like this:
Google Desktop: A Deeper Look
Have you ever dreamed about an easier way of searching the Web? You know, maybe eliminating the log in process or perhaps not having to type in the address of the Web site you want to visit. Well, today, I will help you make that dream come true! Lucky for all of us, Google has come out with a feature called Google Desktop and it… Continue reading
Vista’s DreamScene
Have you heard of the Windows Vista DreamScene? If not, allow me to tell you a little about it!
The Vista DreamScene is a tool that allows people to use videos and other optimized animations as desktop wallpapers. It’s included with the Windows Vista Ultimate Extras package and it can be downloaded through the Windows Update service. The best part about DreamScene is the fact that it uses… Continue reading
Make Your Computer Talk
Did you know it’s possible to have a conversation with your computer? Yep, you can, but there is one catch: I can’t promise that your computer will be a very good listener! In all seriousness though, if you’re using the Windows Vista operating system, you’ve probably noticed that your desktop has some handy little gadgets on the side of the screen, right? Some of them look… Continue reading
Vista Shortcuts
So, tell me, have you been using Windows Vista for awhile now? And are you still trying to master it? If you are, that’s perfectly normal. It’s not easy learning a whole new operating system and it will take some time. Luckily, there are some things you can work on to make the process go a little faster. I’ve already covered a few in past articles… Continue reading
Nick from GA asks:
Is there a way to show multiple time zones in Windows Vista and 7?
Yes there is, Nick! Let’s check it out!
Setting It Up
1.) The first step is to right click on the clock in your system tray
